PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
PLANNING FOR
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A GREAT 2020!
hat does 2020 have in store for those of us who work in New England’s sports turf industry? Of course, we are hoping for not too much snow and a dry spring to get baseball games in, but what about some things we may overlook this winter? Being organized and planning ahead makes you a better turf manager and a better professional. Are you up-to-date on your record keeping and budgets? Did you keep track of all of your fertilizer and pesticide applications in 2019? Have you checked in with your peers at industry-related educational events? Is your staff current with their licenses including pesticide applicators, hydraulics, and CDL? Investing in proper licensure and recertification highlights the importance of safety and brings everyone into compliance. Did you take the opportunity for continuing education with your staff during downtime over the winter? There are so many topics that can be talked about: from First Aid and CPR to
equipment operation and agronomics. Ongoing training is important for everyone’s safety and may help your team understand why you are doing things a certain way. Take 10 minutes to watch a YouTube training video, have a white board discussion, or gather around a piece of equipment and talk about safe operations. Leadership comes in many forms — teaching, training, and educating — and all combine to help us be the best professionals we can in 2020!
Ben Polimer NESTMA President
SPECIALTY
RECREATIONAL
COMMERCIAL
Slater Farms integrates high-quality sand, gravel and organic products into its numerous diverse offerings supporting the playful side of life. Slater Farms provides products and commercial operations including but not limited to landscaping, well drilling, nurseries, farming, and field construction. We listen to your needs and our production process will ensure consistency and quality to enable your success.
We provide core products to support recreational activities including but not limited to golf courses, sports fields, volleyball, squash courts, and equestrian. Our manufacturing facility produces damp and dry products necessary to support your specifications.
Our state of the art facility includes washing, drying, screening, blending and packaging and is dedicated to achieving your specifications. We can help you reach your objectives. Whether it’s a unique root zone performance specification or a high visibility wetlands reclamation project, our resources are available to you.
T: 401-766-5010 | F: 401-762-4976 | E: info@slaternaturalfarms.com Slater Farms is a division of
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