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IA accepting applications for its 2020 scholarship program

January 30, 2020

The Irrigation Association (IA) is accepting applications for its 2020 scholarship program. The annual program awards several scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 based on the candidate’s letter of intent,

SFMA enjoys successful 31st Annual Conference and Exhibition

January 28, 2020

The Sports Turf Managers Association (SFMA) received outstanding participation at its 31st annual Conference and Exhibition in West Palm Beach, Fla., Jan. 13-16. The West Palm Beach County Convention Center welcomed

Turf and Ornamental Conference scheduled for Feb. 12

January 28, 2020

A Turf and Ornamental Conference, presented by Penn State Extension, will offer information about the latest research and management in the green industry, as well as Pennsylvania Pesticide-Certification credits, Pennsylvania

Pioneer Athletics introduces its inaugural class of Pioneers in the Field

January 28, 2020

At the 2020 SFMA Conference, Pioneer Athletics announced its latest storytelling campaign, Pioneers in the Field.  Pioneers in the Field was created to highlight the stories of professionals in the sports

NESFMA Dinner Meeting next week

January 28, 2020

The New England Sports Turf Managers Association (NESFMA) will host a Dinner Meeting Tuesday, February 4, at 5 p.m., Ken’s Steak House, Framingham, Mass. Patrick Maguire, RLA, president and founding principal

Sports Turf Managers Association Announces 2020 Board of Directors

January 23, 2020

Sports Turf Managers Association (SFMA) – the professional organization for 2,700 men and women who manage sports fields worldwide and are critical to the safety of athletes and coaches – confirmed

Carrick Sports acquires Phil Day Sports Ltd

January 22, 2020

STRI Group’s construction division, Carrick Sports, has expanded its UK operation by acquiring leading sports turf contractor Phil Day Sports Ltd (PDS). Due to high demand for Carrick Sports services, the

Project EverGreen and SFMA team up on ball field renovation project

January 22, 2020

Project EverGreen (the national nonprofit devoted to creating a greener, healthier, cooler Earth), the Sports Turf Managers Association (SFMA), the City of West Palm Beach Parks and Recreation Department and

Second Water and Sustainability Innovation Award Presented to SSC Services for Education

January 22, 2020

Ewing Irrigation and Landscape Supply and Audubon International presented the second Water and Sustainability Innovation Award to SSC Services for Education for its irrigation overhaul of the University of Arkansas

2020 Conference education recordings

January 13, 2020

SFMA is committed to providing current, relevant education to every member. All 2020 education sessions will be audio recorded and synchronized with PowerPoint presentations. Recorded sessions will be available through an