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“ Our students have helped with studying the testing and development of potentially new fertilizers , helped evaluate new cultivars , and investigated new devices for cultural practices to list a few projects ,” he said . “ They get to work in the field , greenhouse and lab .”
To get prospective students interested in Iowa State ’ s Turfgrass Management program , Clawson said the Iowa Golf Course Superintendents Association / Iowa Turf Institute has sponsored a barbecue during the Iowa FFA Convention and invited students and agricultural educators for a tour of Jack Trice Stadium , as well as a local golf course .“
“ I try to get students who are interested in sports already , that maybe don ’ t have what it takes to play the game but want to make the game better by managing a pristine field . When a student finds us , I try to get them to speak with Adam Thoms or Nick Christians on the first visit , offer them a tour of the stadium and / or a golf course , talk at length about where our students intern and find careers , and make sure they understand our curriculum .”
Added Clawson , “ Our program combines the needed technical information with hands-on activities and internships to prepare our students for a rewarding career .”
For more information about Iowa State University ’ s Department of Horticulture and its Turfgrass Management focus , visit https :// www . hort . iastate . edu / undergraduate-experience / academic-offerings / turfgrass-management /. SFM
SportsField Management magazine will detail other college and university turfgrass programs in coming issues . If you would like your school profiled , please contact John Kmitta at jkmitta @ epgacceleration . com or 763-383-4405 . sportsfieldmanagementonline . com January 2023 | SportsField Management
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