TPI NEWS
WHAT TO KNOW DOL AMENDS METHODOLOGY FOR CALCULATING WAGES FOR H-2A WORKERS
On February 28, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that it was revising the methodology for determining the hourly Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWR). The rates were to go into effect with new applications for workers processed after March 30, 2023. There are efforts to pause the final rule until more information on the impact can be gathered. See Dr. Casey Reynolds’ article beginning on page 18 of this issue for more information.
COMING SOON—MORE NEW PUBLICATIONS
Now that the TPI 2023 Membership Directory has been delivered, be on the lookout for two updated publications.Weed, Insect, and Disease Control for Turfgrass Producers and Sod as Agriculture will be mailed later this year.
OTHER TPI PUBLICATIONS TO BE UPDATED
TPI is re-writing the 2006 TPI publication Guideline Specifications for Turfgrass Seeding and is seeking member input. If you use this old publication and have ideas for new content or edits, please reach out to Dr. Casey Reynolds at
CReynolds@TurfGrassSod.org or 847-737-1846. Also please contact Dr. Reynolds if you have suggestions for any other publications that would be helpful for your business.
MEMBERSHIP CONSULTANT’S REPORT TO BE SHARED IN MICHIGAN
The results of the membership consultant’s analysis will first be reported at the 2023 TPI International Convention & Field Day in Belleville, Michigan, July 24-26, 2023. Also keep on the lookout for more information in upcoming issues of Turf News. As you see and hear the comments and suggestions, please be sure to share your thoughts with your TPI board and staff.
TPI STATE AND COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVES COUNCIL IS RETURNING!
We want to hear from TPI members about what is going on in their region and what TPI can do to better serve our members locally. Please contact Allie Shriver at
ashriver@TurfGrassSod.org if you are interested in nominating yourself or another TPI member from your area!
EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR TPI MEMBERS
Looking for insurance options for your staff? TPI has made available an Employee Health Insurance Program for TPI member farms! Check out our TPI website or visit
https://www.associationpros.com/tpi-inquiryform for more information on how to apply.
TPI MEDIA KITS AVAILABLE It is not too late to take advantage of some of the advertising opportunities available to TPI members. Check out the options in the 2023 TPI Media Kit. Please contact Geri Hannah at 847-649-5555 or email ghannah@
TurfGrassSod.org. The full media kit can also be found online at:
https://issuu.com/tpiturfnews/docs/tpi_ media_kit_2023
INTERESTED IN CROP INSURANCE? TPI is working with the U.S. Farm Service Agency to develop potential crop insurance plans specific to sod production. If you are interested in learning more or are willing to serve on an exploratory committee, please contact Dr. Casey Reynolds at
CReynolds@TurfGrassSod.org or 847-737-1846.
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