ETP FARM TOUR 2019 Article and photos provided by the European Turfgrass Producers Association (ETP) office
ASSOCIATION UPDATE
On September 12-13, 2019, the European Turfgrass Producers Association (ETP) organized its Tird ETP Farm Tour, this time held in Oslo, Norway. Te previous two Farm Tours were held in the UK (2015) and Italy (2016). Taking advantage of the mild end of summer weather, 96 sod farmers and industry delegates from 20 European (and non- European) countries joined this event, which was a first of its kind for Norway.
Te perfect organization of this Farm Tour was the work of Johnny Trandem, a former Board member of ETP, and his family and company, Østfold Gress AS.
In an intense two-day program, the participants saw and learned how turf is grown in Norway. Tere also was time to interact and network with each other, and to enjoy the atmosphere of stunningly beautiful Norway.
Te center of the event was the Hotel Ullevaal Panorama, in Oslo, NO, next to the Ullevaal Stadion, home ground of the Norway national football team, and the site of the Norwegian Cup Final. As participants gathered and registered for the event, they could enjoy a welcome drink and food in the Stadium’s meeting room; a first opportunity to catch up and network with friends and colleagues.
Te welcome was followed by the ETP General Assembly, where the balance of the 2018 budget and the 2019 budget were approved. Tis was followed by the seminar session, with presentations from the invited speakers: Martin Bocksch (Deutscher Rollrasen Verband e.V.), Filippo Lulli (Turf Europe Srl), Morten Eirik Engelsjord (Floratine Norge) and John Riiber (Head Greenkeeper of the Oslo Golf Club). Albrecht Knigge, ETP President, also announced the 2020 Turf Expo, which will be held on September 10 – 11, 2020, at Pattensen, Germany.
Attendees next visited the Stadium pitch. Ten the participants enjoyed a pleasant dinner and evening all together. 106 TPI Turf News November/December 2019
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