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Virginia Turfgrass Council retweeted
Apr 22
Great article from @MSTurfgrass regarding partnership strategies to recruit the next generation of turf industry professionals. Academia must evolve w/ the times to meet 21st century student needs for professional & personal success, & industry must contribute by expanding youth engagement opportunities. How many of us knew about careers in turfgrass management when we turned 20? (Not me.)
Apr 21
The larger turfgrass and landscape industry has a labor issue—mainly that there’s not a reliable pipeline for accessing young and capable employees. Jay McCurdy calls for industry-academic partnership for building the turfgrass manager pipeline > theturfzone.com/mta/?ascat=7…
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Virginia Turfgrass Council retweeted
Apr 16
> @VaTurfCouncil magazine highlights the VTC's annual seed distribution at the Virginia General Assembly as well as proposed leaf blower bans and more ! theturfzone.com/vtc/?ascat=8…
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Virginia Turfgrass Council retweeted
Apr 15
Support the VGCSA ⛳️
Donate to Rounds for Research and help fund turfgrass research that keeps our courses in top shape. Every dollar makes an impact on our game.
#Rounds4Research #VGCSA
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Virginia Turfgrass Council retweeted
Fired up after Masters weekend? ⛳️
Bring that Augusta energy to @IndependenceGC for the @VTTurfgrass Research Classic & Field Day on May 18th!
Turf Talk first, tee shots next: free AM research sessions PM shotgun start with prizes and VT turf swag.
Your team or sponsorship supports Virginia Tech turfgrass research and supports your greens to be Masters‑ready.
Spots are limited—register today!
bit.ly/4clAyPV
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Virginia Turfgrass Council retweeted
Mar 27
We're honoring this year's @vtspes Award Winners in Blacksburg today: @GreenGCA (Alumni Career Achievement), @IndependenceGC's Giff Breed (Honorary Alumni), @USGAGrnSection's @JordanCBooth (Outstanding Recent Graduate Student) & Matthew Harris (Outstanding Recent Undergrad).
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Virginia Turfgrass Council retweeted
Mar 11
The @VTTurfgrass team is looking for its newest team member to serve in the role as the @vtspes Turfgrass Research Center Manager. The job description and particulars on completing a job application can be found here: jobs.apply.vt.edu/jobs/turfg… #vaturf
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Virginia Turfgrass Council retweeted
Mar 4
The @VTTurfgrass team appreciates @VirginiaSFMA President @WillColeRSTurf, CTP, for giving us a little International exposure in the Dominican Republic. Check out Will & his SFM colleagues' efforts on the field @ Juan Marichal Stadium on 3/4 at 2 pm for Tigers vs DR exhibition
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Virginia Turfgrass Council retweeted
Feb 25
The 2026 Virginia Turfgrass Road Show kicks off at home of the Fredericksburg Nats with VCE agent Grace Kunkel starting the program & VDACS inspector Robert Christian speaking second. Many thanks to our attendees, vendors & our hosts: @VaTurfCouncil @TheVTF @VACoopExt. #vaturf
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Virginia Turfgrass Council retweeted
Feb 25
HRAREC scientist Adam Nichols talks to the VA Turfgrass Road Show group about bluemuda establishment & spring seeding pest mgt programs for cool season grasses. @TheVTF @VaTurfCouncil @VACoopExt
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Virginia Turfgrass Council retweeted
Feb 25
.@lejodelpozo joins our group by Zoom to give an insect mgt update focusing on sampling techniques, identification, and IPM. ADP also does a great job detailing that your insect mgt decisions still must meet the economics of the situation. @VaTurfCouncil @VACoopExt @TheVTF
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Virginia Turfgrass Council retweeted
Feb 25
Next on today's VA Turfgrass Road Show program in Fredericksburg is @VTTurfweeds detailing why we have varying levels of successes and failures w/ pesticide applications. #vaturf @VaTurfCouncil @VACoopExt @TheVTF
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Virginia Turfgrass Council retweeted
Feb 25
Many thanks to UMDs @gjrinehart for coming down to speak at the VA Turfgrass Roadshow in Fredericksburg today. Geoff detailed NTEP testing and how to use the data. @TheVTF @VaTurfCouncil @VACoopExt #vaturf
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Virginia Turfgrass Council retweeted
Feb 25
Sprayer calibration is the next topic at the @VaTurfCouncil @VACoopExt @TheVTF Turfgrass Road Show with @VTTurfTeaching leading the presentation. #vaturf
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Virginia Turfgrass Council retweeted
Feb 25
.@VTTurfgrass PhD Candidate @ecakitchin discusses "AI, Turfgrass, and You" at the 2026 Virginia Turfgrass Roadshow in Fredericksburg. @TheVTF @VaTurfCouncil @VACoopExt #vaturf
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Another SOLD OUT event for the VTC. We do have a few sponsorships left, vendor space FULL. See you Wednesday!
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We look forward to welcoming to the ROAD SHOW industry leaders who have sponsored meals for attendees:
Davisson Turf
Genesis
Landscape Supply
SiteOne
Finch Turf
Harrell's
Helena
EarthaPro
Mowze
Luck EcoSystem
Neudorff Organics
VTC Environmental Institute
McGill Compost
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Thank you to our partners, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech, University of Maryland, VDACS, and the Virginia Turfgrass Foundation for supporting our ROAD SHOW this coming Wednesday. We appreciate you!
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As we countdown the days to Wednesday’s Road Show in Fredericksburg, it’s time to thank our generous sponsors for helping us keep attendee costs low. Virginia Green, Colonial Farm Credit and RISE have all stepped up to make this event a success.
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Virginia Turfgrass Council retweeted
Feb 11
The Schmidt family has rescheduled the funeral Mass and Celebration of Life for Dr. R.E. "Dick" Schmidt for Saturday, March 21. The family requests an RSVP if attending the Celebration of Life at Blacksburg CC that afternoon (see obituary below with Amy Laughlin email address).
Jan 10
The obituary for Dr. R.E. "Dick" Schmidt. The funeral Mass is 11 a.m. January 24, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, f/b interment at the Memorial Gardens of the New River Valley, and then a Celebration of Life at Blacksburg CC (family requests an RSVP for the Celebration of Life).
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