Recent Event

NERTC A Great Success

Congratulations to NERTF on a very successful 27th annual New England Regional Turfgrass Conference (NERTC) held in Providence, Rhode Island, March 5 – 7, 2024. NE-SFMA is honored to support this important regional event and are especially grateful to Mike Buras, CSFM and Ben Polimer, who represent NE-SFMA on the Foundation’s board of directors.

NERTF Executive Director Gary Sykes reports that the educational sessions were well-received and delivered great value to those in attendance. Tuesday’s seminar set record for attendance with 884 seats sold in seminars. Overall, attendance was up over 2023 with more than 1800 total conference and show registrations. The 350-booth trade show was jam packed with new equipment, products, and services for sports field management professionals.

“My report is very positive,” said Gary. “The conference and show are doing well and are in good health due to the industry’s resurgence…and because of your support either as an exhibitor, a speaker, a sponsor, or as an attendee. The results will be that the foundation will be able to expand its research and education support to the universities.”

The next NERTC will be held March 4 – 6, 2025 in Providence, Rhode Island.

If you have recommendations for conference topics or speakers, please reach out to Gary at gsykes.nertf@gmail.com. For more information about the foundation visit NERTF.org.