EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S TURF
New Brunswick, New Jersey, are only two of many recent “News” for TPI
As we continue through the latter part of 2017 I can’t help but think of the many “news” that we are experiencing—and it’s exciting to be on board. New relationships, new websites, new materials, and yes New Brunswick, New Jersey. Our new Twitter account for the The Lawn Institute (TLI) may only give me 140 characters, but thankfully there is more room here to highlight recent events.
New Jersey was a fantastic trip, and we all had a great time teaming up with university leaders from around the world as the 2017 TPI Summer Program was held in conjunction with the International Turfgrass Research Conference (ITRC) in New Brunswick, NJ, from July 16 to 21. Approximately 450 turfgrass researchers participated and gave updates on current turfgrass research projects from around the world. Over the course of five days, speakers gave updates on new varieties, new technologies, and new collaborations that impact the turfgrass industry.
Much of this is featured in a new section of Turf News that we’re excited to announce called “Rooted in Research.” This will be a new addition to Turf News highlighting recent advancements in turfgrass research that impact producers and their clientele. “Rooted in Research” was chosen to illustrate our members’ commitment to scientifically-based and environmentally-responsible management practices based on proven research. It begins on page 16 and the inaugural edition includes a brief overview of several of the various research projects presented at the ITRC in New Jersey.
ITRC also was a great opportunity to make new connections in Asia, Australia, Austria, Canada, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom on behalf of TPI. We discussed new collaborations and travel that we hope prove beneficial to producers everywhere. I will be representing TPI at the European Turfgrass Producers Seminar and Turf Expo in the Netherlands from September 28 to 29, 2017, and look forward to making new connections there as well as strengthening existing ones.
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We have created new relationships with the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Greenscapes Alliance. TPI joined USGBC last month as an organizational member and I am excited about working with them on our behalf. As a leader in Green Building Initiatives, the USGBC is an important partner and we will continue to foster this partnership to achieve our collective goal of creating Green buildings and spaces in vastly-growing urban areas.
We have added new TPI board members and immersed our new staff in TPI operations. We have a new Twitter account for Te Lawn Institute @TLIhealthylawns that already had 250 followers by late July and we’ve added over 100 new followers to the TPI account @TPITurfTalk. We’ve made progress on new member benefits and publications and have begun putting a new face on many older TPI publications as well.
As one of the newest members of the TPI staff and family, it’s exciting to merge the many established traditions of TPI with new ones. On behalf of the TPI staff, we look forward to serving you now, in Tucson, and beyond.
Cheers,
"As one of the newest members of the TPI staff and family, it’s exciting to merge the many
established traditions of TPI with new ones."
Turfgrass Producers International: @TPITurfTalk The Lawn Institute: @TLIhealthylawns
TPI Turf News September/October 2017
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