Education

The Indiana Green Expo, January Held in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana at the Indiana Convention Center . This conference is being joint sponsored by Midwest Regional Turf Foundation and the Indiana Nursery and Landscape Association. This two day long conference features workshops and educational sessions on all aspects of turf and ornamental maintenance. Along with the education it also has a tradeshow that displays equipment, fertilizers, seed and many more products that benefit the Green Industry. Exhibitor and Attendee information can be found at the Indiana Green Expo Website: www.indianagreenexpo.com

The Indiana-Illinois Short Course, February A four day long course on basic turfgrass management. Team taught by the University of Illinois and Purdue University , this course is great for every level of turf manager.
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The Turf Field Day, July This showcases the latest and greatest in turfgrass research at the WH Daniel Research and Diagnostic Center in West Lafayette, Indiana . The morning tours take you across the research plots giving you plenty of time in the afternoon to attend the tradeshow, or a workshop after enjoying the pork chop lunch. Attendee Registration Form Exhibitor Registration Form

The MRTF Golf Day, September A fun way to get to know other individuals in your industry. The golf outing is held at The Fort Golf Resort, Indianapolis, Indiana with an afternoon shotgun start. All proceeds from this outing are donated to the Midwest Regional Turf Foundation to further research and education for the Turf Industry. Registration Form

The Turf and Ornamental Seminar, November A two-day workshop that features down-to-earth information for the beginning professional and more advanced topics for the seasoned professional. This seminar is at the WH Daniel Research and Diagnostic Center in West Lafayette , Indiana .
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The Basic Turf Workshops, December A one day workshop that will be held three times a year. Trying to cover the state, one workshop will be held in Northern Indiana , one in Centeral Indiana and another in Southern Indiana. This course is set up to educate the beginning professional on basic cultural practices, weeds, insects, growth, id and safety.
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Research

Purdue Turf Research Summaries