Thursday:


Turfgrass Farms and Culinary Delights Tursday was focused on learning about Italian turfgrass farming, starting with a visit to Becca Prati Sod Farm, located just outside Rome. Tis family-run farm produces high-quality turfgrass for both domestic and international markets. Te visit offered insights into their growing practices and sustainable techniques.


Te group then traveled to Bindi Pratopronto Sod Farm for a second farm tour, where we were treated to a fantastic farm-to-table lunch. Te meal featured rich lasagna, followed by some of the finest pork dishes many of us had ever tasted.


A standout feature of this visit was the demonstration of an innovative sod-washing machine, which uses a patented system to remove soil from harvested sod before it is rerolled and prepared for installation. Tis efficient system reflects the forward-thinking approach of Italy’s turfgrass producers.


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