TPI NEWS
WHAT TO KNOW BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR NEW PUBLICATIONS
The TPI 2023 Membership Directory will be hitting your mailboxes very soon. Also be on the lookout for the updated Pest Control Guide, and the Sod as Agriculture publications!
WANTED—TPI MEMBER INPUT TPI is re-writing the old TPI publication Guideline Specifications for 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 SOON TO BE SHARED
TPI recently hired a membership consultant to analyze our membership model, communications, benefits, and more. The results of the consultant’s analysis will be reported in upcoming issues of Turf News and at the 2023 TPI International Convention & Field Day in Belleville, Michigan, July 24-26, 2023. As you see and hear the comments and suggestions, please be sure to share your thoughts with your TPI board and staff.
EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR TPI MEMBERS
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 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.
FULL U.S. SOD CHECKOFF PROGRAM TEXT ONLINE The full text of the U.S. Sod Checkoff Program proposal is available at
www.SodCheckoff.org/Resources. Read the full order here to learn more about this initiative and upcoming referendum.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON SOD CHECKOFF PROGRAM Want to hear more about the proposed U.S. Sod Checkoff program? You can read the article beginning on page 28 in this issue. See the Turfgrass Industry Calendar on page 64 of this issue or visit
www.SodCheckoff. org for a list of upcoming events. You also can contact Dr. Casey Reynolds at
creynolds@TurfGrassSod.org or 847-737-1846 to schedule an event near you!
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