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Free Summer Webinars

July 1, 2019

SFMA is hosting a free summer webinar series.  Dr. Travis Gannon, Associate Professor at North Carolina State University, will present 3 webinars on pesticide exposure on athletic fields. Synthetic pesticides are

NEW BMP for IPM and Pesticide Management Available

July 1, 2019

EPA defines IPM (Integrated Pest Management) as “an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management that relies on a combination of common-sense practices.” The primary objective of an IPM

Refer a New Member — Win $50!

July 1, 2019

Refer a Chapter member or another peer to become a National Member and you both win! A qualifying nonmember receives the prorated dues amount -- 50 percent off the regular membership

Stars & Stripes Contest – Submit before July 7!

July 1, 2019

Don’t forget about the Fourth Annual SFMA Stars & Stripes Contest! Entries have spanned the country from Corvallis, Oregon to the Sunshine State since we first launched the Patriotic competition.

Submit for the SAFE Research Grant

July 1, 2019

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to apply for the SAFE Foundation Annual Research Grant. The Foundation for Safer Athletic Fields for Everyone (SAFE) is seeking research projects to fund. To

Featured Speakers of the Month

July 1, 2019

Each month two speakers presenting at the 2020 National SFMA Conference and Exhibition in West Palm Beach, Florida will be featured. Don't miss the educational opportunities offered at the conference! John

Turf Rundown – What Green Spaces Can Do to Your Mood

July 1, 2019

It might seem intuitive that spending time outside is good for you. Whether it’s taking a walk to clear your head or smelling flowers in a backyard garden, getting outside

Two-Minute Tip to Success – Recharge When You Can’t Just “Take a Vacation”

July 1, 2019

Need a vacation, but just can’t get away now. Here are three ways to recharge without traveling.

Are you ready to manage marijuana in the workplace?

July 1, 2019

According to an article in Facility Executive, 46 states and Washington, DC have enacted legislation allowing the consumption of marijuana or Cannabidiol with or without prescriptions. More than one-third of

Bayer devotes funds to research glyphosate alternatives

July 1, 2019

Tim Loh, Naomi Kresge and Bloomberg, writing for Fortune, report that Bayer AG will pump about 5 billion euros ($5.6 billion) of its research and development budget into alternatives to its weedkiller glyphosate over