CO VER S TORY MONDAY, JANUARY 6th TURFGRASS SCIENCE Time 8:00 a.m. – 8:05 a.m.
Front Row Tickets Thoughts on why we choose front row seats for some things and not others Chris Sykes, Toqua Golf Club
54TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE & TRADESHOW JANUARY 6 – 8, 2020 • EMBASSY SUITES MURFREESBORO, TN
8:05 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.
Everyone is a Sports Turf Manager: What You Need to Know About Safety and Performance Everyone is eventually asked for input on managing a playing surface used for sports. Learn about the latest techniques to manage sports turf that minimize pest invasion to maximize both safety and performance.
8:50 a.m.– 9:35 a.m.
Growing Turf in Low Light, Shaded Environments Compromised lighting can negatively affect turfgrass on golf courses, sports fields, and lawns. Learn the latest strategies for managing turf in low light and shaded environments to maximize quality and reduce disease, weed, and insect pests.
Dr. John Sorochan, University of Tennessee
Dr. Aaron Patton, Purdue University
KEYNOTE SPEAKER, JEFF MCMANUS The Tennessee Turfgrass Association Annual Conference and Trade Show is designed exclusively for the turf professional including golf course superintendents, sports field managers, lawn care operators, landscapers, sod producers, grounds managers and anyone involved in the turf industry.
BREAK 9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
What is Dead May Never Die? Resistance issues coupled with erratic weather has made weed management in Tennessee more challenging than ever before. Get the latest information on managing problematic weeds of turfgrass.
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
From Goats to Triplexes: The History of Mowing Mowing is an integral cultural practice for managing pest-free turf. Learn about the evolution of mowing practices over time that affect the industry today.
Dr. Jim Brosnan, University of Tennessee
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Since 1965, the Tennessee Turfgrass Association has held strong to its core mission: To promote the turfgrass industry through education, scholarship and research. As we celebrate our 54th anniversary, we eagerly invite you to join us at this year’s Conference and Tradeshow at the beautiful Embassy Suites Murfreesboro. This year’s conference features an excellent education program, a full tradeshow floor, plus our annual awards, recognitions and a keynote address by Jeff McManus, author of “Growing Weeders into Leaders – Leadership Lessons from the Ground Level.”
Dr. Brandon Horvath, University of Tennessee 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Conlan Burbrink & Rob Grindering, University of Tennessee PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Come Grow with Us,
Turning Weeders into Leaders This engaging and interactive session will discuss novel approaches for motivating turf and landscape maintenance crews to conduct their work with enhanced morale, professionalism, and ownership Jeff McManus, University of Mississippi ANNUAL MEETINGS
Jason Pooler
5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
2019 TTA President
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University of Tennessee Student Internship Feature Undergraduate students in the University of Tennessee Turfgrass Program speak about lessons learned managing turfs on internships across the globe.
TGCSA and TVSTMA Annual Meetings
LOCATION
MORE INFORMATION
The Embassy Suites Hotel in Murfreesboro is located at 1200 Conference Center Boulevard, Murfreesboro, TN 37129. You can reach the hotel by calling 615-890-4464.
For more information, call the association office at 615-928-7001, email info@ttaonline.org or visit ttaonline.org.
TENNESSEE TURFGRASS DECEMBER/JANUARY 2020 Email TTA at: info@ttaonline.org
