HAPPENINGS Other 2024 officers are:
• President-Elect: Adam Toms, PhD, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
• Vice President, Commercial: Erin Wilder, Sod Solutions, Tallahassee, Florida
• Secretary/Treasurer: Alpha Jones, CSFM, Fayetteville Woodpeckers, Segra Stadium, Fayetteville, North Carolina
Te association also announced the following as directors:
• Academic Director: Chase Straw, PhD, assistant professor of turfgrass management and physiology, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
•Appointed Director-At-Large: Lee Van Meeteren, City of Sioux Center (Iowa)
• Commercial Director: Warren Gorowitz, Hunter Industries, San Marcos, California
• Elected Director-At-Large: Kyle Patterson, City of Roswell (Georgia) Recreation, Parks, Historic, and Cultural Affairs
• Higher Education Director: Casey Carrick, CSFM, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Parks and Recreation Director: Zachary Holm, CSFM, Central Park Conservancy, Byram, New Jersey
• Schools K-12 Director: Jeremy Driscoll, CSFM, grounds supervisor, St. Mark’s High School, Wilmington, Delaware
Te SFMA elections are conducted electronically by an independent audit firm in November and the board officially takes office during the SFMA Conference and Exhibition each January. Next year’s conference will be held in Palm Springs, California, January 12-16, 2025. Te 2026 conference will be held in Fort Worth, Texas.
SFMA Introduces Communications Coordinator On March 26, 2024, the Sports Field Management Association (SFMA) announced that Madison Davis has joined the SFMA staff as communications coordinator. Davis comes to SFMA with four years of executing communications, social media, and public relations strategies for a variety of organizations. She studied engineering at the University of Virginia; however, when she took a
position in public relations, she knew she had found her calling. “I love to contribute to a team, help shape organizations’ messaging, and connect audiences to important causes,” said Davis. SFMA is excited to have Davis join the team. She can be reached at
mdavis@sportsfieldmanagement.org or 800-323-3875.
Landscape Management Magazine Names New Editor-in-Chief North Coast Media (NCM), parent company of Landscape Management magazine and Golfdom magazine, has announced longtime green industry journalist Scott Hollister is joining their team as the new editor-in-chief of Landscape Management.
TPI Turf News May/June 2024
Hollister previously spent 26 years as the editor-in-chief of Golf Course Management (GCM) magazine, the publication of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). “It’s not often in your career when you have the opportunity to add a talented individual like Scott to your team,” says Kevin Stoltman, CEO, North Coast Media. “We believe in delivering the best products for our readers and marketing partners. Tat takes investment in the best people. When you can add one of the most talented and respected people in the industry, you do it. We have the best team in the industry, and we just made it better.” Hollister, a graduate of Baker University, is a past president of the Turf and Ornamental Communicators Association (TOCA). He has won numerous TOCA awards over the years and is known for his willingness to get his hands dirty when reporting on his readers—like when he volunteered to work on the maintenance crew for the 2010 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach. Prior to his career at GCSAA, he was the sports editor for the Olathe Daily News. He also serves as a stringer for Major League Baseball and is a member of the Golf Writers Association of America. LM’s current Editor-in-Chief, Seth Jones, will move into the role of editorial director for the two brands — Landscape Management and Golfdom — while maintaining his role as Editor- in-Chief of Golfdom, a position he’s held for 13 years.
USDA “Product of USA” Labels Could Encourage Americans to Buy More American Products A recent survey conducted by Bid-on-Equipment suggests that the new USDA labeling rule could have a significant impact on consumer behavior. With 62 percent of Americans being more likely to buy a product if it says it was made in the USA, the new regulation may encourage more shoppers to support American businesses and products. Key findings:
• More than half (52 percent) of consumers say buying American- made products is not important to them right now.
• Searches for “Made in the USA products” dropped 124 percent from January 2022 to January 2023.
• 60 percent have bought a product made in China in 2024, while only 46 percent have bought an American-made product.
However, the study also highlights the challenges faced by American producers: Although 95 percent believe small businesses help improve local communities, a majority of consumers are prioritizing affordability and convenience:
• 67 percent choose to buy international products over American-made ones due to cheaper costs.
• 1 in 4 buy clothing from international online retailers like Shein & Temu for their children
• Additionally, 49 percent are not willing to pay more for a product labeled "Made in the USA."
Tese findings underscore the importance of the new "Product of USA" labeling rule in helping consumers make informed decisions. Te study also provides valuable insights into current consumer attitudes and the potential impact of the new labeling regulations. For more insights from the complete study go to
https://www.bid-
on-equipment.com/post/made-in-the-usa-statistics
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