HAPPENINGS
TPI Reaches Out to Tose Affected by Hurricane Ian Te following email blast was sent out from TPI on 9/30/2022: Hurricane Ian We have all of our TPI members, their families, and communities affected by Hurricane Ian in our thoughts and prayers as they go through and recover from this catastrophic storm. We have already heard from many of you impacted by this storm as well as others in the TPI family asking for any updates on affected members. Please reach out to our TPI staff or Board of Directors if there is anything we can do or if you have needs or updates to share. In the meantime, we wish all the best to those who were impacted by Ian. God bless. Te TPI Board of Directors and Staff
Pratum Coop/Landmark Seed Company Announce Retirement of Larry Humphreys
Larry Humphreys by calling him forward to issue recognition for his long service to the turfgrass industry. As stated in the Turf News article about that recognition, “And, as many others have reported, Larry continues to make an impact not only in Landmark Turf & Native Seed and with his customers, but also within TPI and the natural grass industry overall. Larry is that friendly face seen at multiple industry events; one quick to greet first timers and make introductions to help them network; one to deliver on what he promises and lend a helping hand along the way.” And “Included in his expression of thanks for the acknowledgement, was a comment many have heard Larry say frequently, ‘Life is good. I like what I do, and I like who I work with.’” Congratulations on your retirement, Larry! And thank you for your many years of serving the natural grass industry.
George Toma Honored at Arrowhead Stadium’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Tis is awesome! Tat was the heading of a Facebook posting on September 15, 2022, before the Kansas City Chiefs Tursday night football game, which was aired on Amazon Prime, and broadcast on a local TV station in KC: Facebook Post: SFMA (Sports Field Management Association) is at Arrowhead Stadium.
Larry Humphreys (r) and John Bader (l) at the TPI Field Day in 2019
Retirement congratulations to our dear friend, colleague, and innovative leader, Larry Humphreys. Having grown up on a family farm and after earning his BS degree in Soil Science from Te Ohio State University, Larry began his sod seed career in 1969. Providing seed and service to sod farmers has been the passion of his career, which has spanned an impressive seven decades! Larry wore this passion on his sleeve and displayed it through his professionalism. His exemplary customer service, responsiveness, and tireless effort, coupled with the highest integrity and ethical standards, has enabled Larry to build strong sod grower relationships, many covering three generations. Larry is not a quitter by any means: his heart, time and energy will now focus on caring for his beloved wife Marilyn. Larry truly is a man dedicated to serve—may we all take note. It is with mixed emotions that we part with him. Tank you, Larry! At TPI’s 2019 Summer Convention & Field Day in Minneapolis, then TPI President Eric Heuver surprised
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Here are two of the four photos accompanying the post:
Arrowhead Stadium field ready for play on September 15 before Kansas City Chiefs Tursday Night Football with original field design used first when the stadium was opened in 1972.
George Toma (knelling in center) called back to help recreate his original design from the 1972 opening of Arrowhead Stadium with the Grounds Crew for the 50th Anniversary game.
Tis is awesome. Travis Hogan and Te Kansas City Chiefs crew brought in SFMA Founder, George Toma, to help recreate the [field] design he was responsible for in 1972. Twillhog75/Twitter
TPI Turf News November/December 2022
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