Upcoming Event

New England Regional
Turfgrass Conference
– See You There!

Cutting-Edge Education

Powerful Networking

Innovative Trends

Hundreds of New England’s sport field professionals will gather in Providence, Rhode Island March 5 – 7, 2024 for the 27th annual New England Regional Turfgrass conference. This is our region’s premier educational conference and trade show. NESTMA is proud to be a part of this valuable learning experience that connects SFMs with industry experts, researchers, and academics from across the country.

Wednesday, March 6 and Thursday, March 7 features leading experts addressing a broad range of sports turf topics such as Dealing with Drainage Problems, Turf Pest and Disease Management, Strategies for Improving Summer Stress, Managing Turf with Tight Restrictions, Integrating Battery Powered Tools, and more (see sidebar). Participants can also take advantage of a wide variety of specialized pre-conference sessions on Tuesday, March 5.

A highlight of this year’s educational lineup is the opening keynote. Nick Pappas, CSFM, Field Director for the National Football League – and a UMass graduate – will present “Modern Field Management/Managing Super Bowl Fields and Events” on Wednesday, March 6 at 8:00 a.m.

The expo halls are sold-out and jam-packed with deals on the latest equipment, technology, and trends designed to help you do your job better every day. With receptions, lunches, and special events scheduled throughout the conference – including NESTMA’s Awards Meeting on Wednesday, March 6 – there’s plenty of time to make new connections and network with colleagues.

Learn more and sign up online at NERTF.org or by phone (401) 841-5490.

Sports Turf Topics @ NERTC

For detailed information: NERTF.org

Wednesday, March 6

Dealing with Sports Field Drainage Problems
Dr. James Murphy
Rutgers University

Modern Grub Management
with the Environment in Mind
Dr. Ben McGraw
Penn State University

Plant Defense Activators
& Beneficial Microbes
Dr. Bruce Clarke, Emeritus
Rutgers University

NTEP: Sports Turf Varieties
Dr. Scott Ebdon
University of Massachusetts

Diagnostic Tips for Problem Sports Fields
Rich Buckley
Rutgers University

Thursday, March 7

Understanding the Design
& Construction Process
Patrick Maguire
Activitas, Inc.

Effective Budget Strategies
for Sports Field Managers
Tom Barry
Greens Farms Academy
& Carl Samuelson
Newtown, CT

Managing School Grounds
Surrounds Using BMPs
Victoria Wallace
University of Connecticut
& Greg Foran
Glastonbury, CT

Managing Fertility on
Sports Fields That Have Restrictions
Dr. Kevin Frank
Michigan State University

The Trouble with Beech:
Beech Leaf Disease
Rich Buckley
Rutgers University