TTA Member Sp otlight on
Bob McCurdy
How many years have you been in the family farm/ sod production? Since 1987 – 32 years.
How did you decide to pursue a career in turf? My dad and I were row crop and livestock farming in the early 80’s. Times were hard and we started doing some landscape work. We needed sod for some of our own conservation work, but couldn’t find it locally. We planted a two-acre patch of Tifway 419 in 1985.
What is the best part of your job? There are multiple answers to this question. There is nothing better than working with family and friends, who you love and can depend upon. I enjoy the landscapers, homeowners, and professionals that we get to work with. Most are honest and willing to work hard. There are not many thugs that like to grow grass. As our society becomes more removed from agriculture, there is an opportunity to help urbanites grow and maintain a nice lawn. On the production end of life, there is constant change and a new challenge every day that keeps us humble.
The family at the TPI conference in Charlotte, NC. Left to right: Ben, Jay, Suzanne, Bob and Liz (holding Charlie)
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TENNESSEE TURFGRASS August/September 2019 Email TTA at: info@ttaonline.org
