EDUCATION PRESENTATIONS
WILL BE EXCELLENT! By Karen Cooper
You can’t afford to miss TPI’s 2019 International Education Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina, February 18-20, 2019!
Te TPI Conference and Education Committee has developed an outstanding slate of education presentations filled with information and ideas you can use to grow your business.
Check out TPI’s website at:
http://www.turfgrasssod.org/pages/events/international- conference/ and register to attend!
Keynote Presentations Tap into the expertise of these two outstanding keynote speakers.
Tuesday morning: Former US military war correspondent Shawn Rhodes. He will be addressing successfully managing change in your organization and in your life in his talk entitled “Creating A Pivot Point: Leveraging Change Without Sacrificing Results.” Mr. Rhodes also will be leading a breakout session on Tuesday for attendees who wish to delve a little deeper into how to prepare for and adjust to changes.
Wednesday morning: “Te Grass Is Always Greener... Until It Isn't: Te Changing Perceptions of Public Opinion" will be presented by Philip Davis of Tungsten Branding. Mr. Davis will highlight how industries, such as the dairy, pork and egg industries, have faced perception challenges and how they have successfully rebranded themselves by highlighting their strengths and repositioning their brands’ public perception.
Tuesday and Wednesday Breakout Sessions
Concurrent Breakout Sessions provide an opportunity to decide which topics best fit your needs. When multiple members of your business attend the Conference, you can split up to attend different sessions and catch them all! Plan a post-conference meeting with your entire staff to share the information and determine how best to apply it to meet your company’s goals.
ACCELERATING THE FUTURE CCELE AT G CCELERA EL RAT NG LERATING
International Education Conference
nce The Westin Charlotte Charlotte, North Carolina February 18-2o, 2o19
Business Office Best Practices (panel discussion): Members of this panel will discuss innovative practices implemented in their offices that increase farm productivity and efficiency. Prepare to learn and walk away with new ideas for your office!
Government Relations and Regulatory Update: TPI’s Executive Director Dr. Casey Reynolds will provide updates on his work with legislators and federal agencies concerning a variety of issues, including new regulations in transportation impacting TPI members, the finalization of regulations on MSMA for use in sod production, general building regulations involving turfgrass use, and other relevant issues. Don’t miss your chance to learn about TPI’s efforts on your behalf.
Innovative Farm Management: Join Greg and Diane Mischel of DeBuck’s Sod Farm of Michigan as they discuss the innovations they’ve implemented as third-generation growers. Diane grew up on a farm started by her grandparents. She earned a degree in Crop and Soil Sciences with a specialization in turf management from Michigan State University. After they married, Greg joined her on the farm equipped with a degree in horticulture from MSU and some experience from the greenhouse business. Come learn about how they’ve combined Diane’s experience with Greg’s “fresh eyes” to make cost-effective changes and updates.
Plant and Soil Interactions for Turfgrass Producers: Learn to create the best possible soil environment for your turfgrass as Drs. Nick Christians and Adam Toms from Iowa State University team up to talk about the nutrient levels in your soil. Tey will cover both macronutrients and micronutrients, as well as discuss at what levels deficiencies occur. You will learn how to manage soil pH to improve growth and how to identify problems in the field, especially during establishment.
Attendees are encouraged to send their soil tests to Dr. Christians and Dr. Toms in advance or bring them to the presentation for discussion. Contact Karen Cooper at
kcooper@TurfGrassSod.org for more information.
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