By Jim Novak, Turfgrass Producers International When Kirk Hunter, executive director of Turfgrass Producers International (TPI), traveled to Washington in 2009, he met with representatives of the National Coalition to Save Our Mall and a representative of the National Mall Third Century Initiative to discuss the deplorable condition of the turf. Â TPI wanted an update on what could be done,... read more
Artificial Turf Supply (ATS) recently completed a multi-state project with KinderCare, a learning center for young children with locations across the country. ATS’ products were selected by KinderCare as the playground surface for various KinderCare sites in the states of Washington, Oregon and Texas. The entire project came to fruition just this past summer. “Itâs an honor to have the... read more
By: Jim Novak, Turfgrass Producers International When USA Today ran an article on Aug. 17, 2010 titled, âOut of Fashion: Green Lawnsâ, Turfgrass Producers International felt a need to draft a Letter to the Editor. At issue was the fact that the article contained some misinformation and the omission of important facts regarding natural turfgrass lawns and how they benefit the environment. (Image courtesy... read more
By:Â Jim Novak, Turfgrass Producers International NEW YORK, NY â When Turfgrass Producers International (TPI) held its Summer Convention here, July 26 â 29 and its Field Day at nearby Pine Island Turf Nursery in Pine Island on July 29th there was plenty of activity. More than 40 exhibitors and 300 turfgrass producers from around the world participated. TPI members from... read more
