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How does ‘The Frozen Tundra’ grow the green?

October 17, 2014By
Media: Athletic Turf Staff

Do you ever wonder how the Green Bay Packers step out on a green field all winter long, even in the midst of Frozen Tundra season? Allen Johnson, fields manager at Lambeau Field, talks about the benefits and limits of using Stadium Grow Lighting. read more

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STMA, Project Evergreen kick off “Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.”

October 8, 2014By
Photos: Allison Barwacz

In conjunction with the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) and Turfgrass Water Conservation Alliance, Project EverGreen completed the first project for its “Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.” initiative by revitalizing a soccer field Cleveland. The initiative was designed to restore green spaces for the community to enjoy. The idea of the “Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.” initiative grew from Project EverGreen’s “Art of Green Spaces Poster... read more

A visit to Milwaukee’s Miller Park

September 19, 2014By
Media: Athletic Turf Staff

Athletic Turf stopped by the home of the Brewers this week to visit with Michael Boettcher and his crew, learn about their use of grow lights and what some of their favorite pieces of equipment are. Media: Athletic Turf Staff read more

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Paul Brown Stadium crew prepares for another all-nighter

September 19, 2014By

Cincinnati Bengals and Cincinnati Bearcats share stadium, stressing the grounds crew. The Cincinnati Bengals are sharing Paul Brown Stadium this season with another big cat. While the University of Cincinnati’s stadium is under construction, the Bearcats and Bengals will be sharing the field. “We’re hosting the University of Cincinnati this year while their stadium is being renovated, so we are... read more

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Lambeau Field’s Allen Johnson’s unlikely path to the ‘frozen tundra’

September 19, 2014By
Media: Athletic Turf Staff

It’s been 18 years now that Allen Johnson, fields manager for the Green Bay Packers and Lambeau Field, has been maintaining the hallowed grounds so often referred to as ‘the frozen tundra.’ But how did Johnson, who spent four years in the U.S. Army and then received a bachelor’s degree in public administration from Northern Michigan University, end up where... read more

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