Clemson University’s 2011 Turf School to visit 3 S.C. locations

Published: February 9, 2011

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FLORENCE — Clemson University’s Turfgrass Program will take its 2011 Turf School on the road in February, calling on three locations across the state.

The one-day course will visit Ladson March 8, Spartanburg March 9 and Santee March 10. The cost is $50 per person, which includes lunch.

Click here to view the full course agenda and to download the registration form (pdf).

Clemson’s Turf School is a one-day course that focuses on the technical challenges of maintaining high-quality turfgrass. This year’s class will focus on the management of turfgrass insects, disease management in lawns, turfgrass fertilizers and lawn weed management.

The program is conducted by Clemson scientists and is tailored for professionals who work in a variety of turfgrass environments, including sports fields, grounds, lawns and recreational parks management, or who work in sod production.

The class will explain the importance of correct water source composition; water quality; how to identify the most noxious weeds; and correct fungicide selection, among other issues.

Pesticide Recertification Credits will be awarded for Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.

Clemson University’s turfgrass program is dedicated to research and education that promotes environmentally friendly turfgrass management.

Through scientific trials, Clemson scientists are working to minimize economic and environmental costs of turfgrass management while meeting federal and state guidelines and regulations.

The 2011 Turf School locations are:

• March 8: Exchange Park, 9850 Highway 78, Ladson
  To register, send the form to Amy Dabbs, Clemson Extension, 259 Meeting St., Charleston, S.C. 29401. Telephone: 843-722-5940 ext. 122
• March 9: Spartanburg Community College, Health Sciences Building, Spartanburg
  To register, send the form to George Dickert, Clemson Extension, 142 Dean Drive, Room 216, Spartanburg, S.C. 29301. Telephone: 864-596-2993 ext. 117
• March 10: Lonestar BBQ and Mercantile, Santee
  To register, send the form to Morgan Judy, Clemson Extension, 1550 Henley St., Suite 200, Orangeburg, S.C. 29115. Telephone: 803-534-6280

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