C O VE R STO RY
9 REASONS
To Choose A College Major in Turfgrass By Jennifer Howard
Do
you enjoy working outdoors, creating beautiful surroundings, analyzing environmental plant relationships, or growing high-value crops? A yes to any of these means a career in turfgrass management might be for you. Turfgrass serves valuable functional (erosion), recreational (sports), and ornamental (beautification) purposes in our landscapes. And it is a greening industry. Managed turf covers 3% of arable US land – primarily in urban and suburban areas.
9 Reasons A Career in Turfgrass Might Be For You 1. It’s a Growth Industry Puns aside, the consumer demand for green activities is ever-increasing. Turfgrass is part of a larger green industry that contributes to the physical and mental health of Americans, especially to those in crowded urban and suburban areas[1]. Americans are spending more than ever on lawn care and are more frequently outsourcing its care. They are also getting outside more. To offset their sedentary screen time, Americans are also watching and participating in more outdoor sports than ever before.
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