Turf School takes to the road

Clemson University's Turfgrass Program will take its 2009 Turf School on the road in February, calling on three cities across the state.

The one-day course will visit Myrtle Beach on Feb. 16, Columbia on Feb. 17 and Greenville on Feb. 18. The cost is $50 per person, which includes lunch.

This year's class will focus on the technical challenges of maintaining high-quality turfgrass.

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 in sod production.

Pesticide Recertification Credits also will be awarded.

The class will show how to identify and manage water quality, insects, pathology, fertilization and weeds. Sessions throughout the day include the management of turfgrass insects, irrigation water quality and warm-season turfgrass fertilizers.

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 2009 Turf School locations are:

* Feb. 16: Horry-Georgetown Technical College, Myrtle Beach.
* Feb. 17: Clemson University Sandhill Research and Education Center, Columbia.
* Feb. 18: The University Center auditorium at McAlister Square, Greenville.

To view the full course agenda and for registration details, click here.