Congratulations Vicki Wallace! Vicki, one of our Extension educators, was honored with the Dr. William H. Daniel Award at the STMA – Sports Turf Managers Association 2020 Conference. This prestigious award recognizes educators who have made significant contribution to the sports turf industry through research, teaching, or extension outreach.
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Tackling Turfgrass
Article by Stacey Stearns Turfgrass is often overlooked by residents – but is one of the most abundant crops in the state, and an important part of Connecticut’s economic engine. Direct sales from the turfgrass industry are around $2.5 billion, with a total economic impact of $2.9 billion. Lawn care services are the largest turfgrass […]
Municipal Grounds and Sports Turf Academy
Municipal Grounds and Sports Turf Academy March 14 & 15, 2017, 8 am-4 pm W.B. Young Building, 1376 Storrs Road, Room 100 University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT The registration fee is $180.00. $20 discount ($160 per person) for groups of 3 or more. Student registration is $25. Walk-in registrations are welcome, but must be paid […]