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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023


Success StoryUniversity of Kentucky Partners with the Kentuckiana Golf Course Superintendents Association and Southeastern Turfgrass Research Center for Turfgrass Field Day



University of Kentucky Partners with the Kentuckiana Golf Course Superintendents Association and Southeastern Turfgrass Research Center for Turfgrass Field Day

Author: Kenneth Clayton

Planning Unit: Plant and Soil Sciences

Major Program: Turfgrass

Outcome: Long-Term Outcome

In early July, 60 participants from the turfgrass industry gathered for the first turfgrass field day offered by the University of Kentucky in over four years. Kenneth Clayton, Extension Associate Senior, partnered with the Kentuckian Golf Course Superintendents Association and the Southeastern Turfgrass Research Center, a private research center in Lexington, KY, to host this field day. Attendees and vendors were present to learn about the latest advances in the turfgrass industry and learn about available products at a tailgate trade show. Topics included fungicide resistance, weed control, insect control, and nutrient management. Additionally onsite demonstrations of equipment were present with the highlight being advances in autonomous mowing units for mowing golf course fairways. In a difficult labor market, these machines were of great interest. Attendees were able to obtain CEUs to maintain their pesticide licenses as well as learn the latest in turfgrass management and technology during this full day event.






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