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would only ever get called in to testify on grass bans , but in the last 12 to 18 months I ’ ve been asked to comment on artificial turf bans as well ,” he said .
TPI continues to advocate for the long-term benefits of natural grass .
NORTH CAROLINA SOD PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION Reynolds recently stepped in as interim executive director for the North Carolina Sod Producers Association ( NCSPA ) while continuing to lead TPI . During his time at NC State , Reynolds built close relationships with former NCSPA Executive Director Art Bruneau , Ph . D ., and sod producers across the state . When Bruneau stepped down in 2022 , NCSPA turned to TPI for interim leadership . Eager to help due to their shared goals and proximity , Reynolds took on overseeing communication , leading annual meetings and keeping members informed of industry news .
TPI MEMBERSHIP Reynolds asks that all sod farms consider joining TPI . “ TPI ’ s work benefits every sod farm , and being a member allows you to access critical resources and connections that can strengthen your business and our industry ,” he said . “ We absolutely could not be successful in positively impacting laws or codes at the federal and state level , fighting grass bans or any of the other work we do without the support of the industry .”
TPI was founded in 1967 at Michigan State University ’ s Turfgrass Field Day , when 40 individuals formed the American Sod Producers Association ( ASPA ). It was renamed Turfgrass Producers International in 1994 to reflect its global reach . Today , TPI represents members across the United States and in many countries .
“ I ’ m passionate about leading TPI and addressing the issues that matter most to sod producers ,” said Reynolds . SFM
Cecilia Johnson is media and content manager at Sod Solutions , which is celebrating 30 years of successfully developing and releasing turfgrass varieties .
To learn more about TPI ’ s resources and upcoming events , or to become a member , visit TurfgrassSod . org .
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