SFMA IN ACTION
pride in offering a membership that connects you with a network of likeminded professionals that are eager to share their best practices . The SFMA knowledge center provides educational opportunities to enhance your skills , and offers quick access to valuable information and resources to help you save time .
SFMA has a new AMS system that requires you to “ set up a new account ” even if you have been a longtime member . Visit https :// members . sportsfieldmanagement . org / welcome to sign up or login . If you have any questions regarding membership or need assistance with the joining / renewal process , contact SFMA HQ at 800-323-3876 or sfmainfo @ sportsfieldmanagement . org .
Post-conference Virtual Education
Extend your SFMA conference experience with four weeks of virtual education . Two sessions will be featured each Tuesday following the 2025 SFMA Conference . These sessions are available for free to anyone who signs up for a full conference registration . Register on the SFMA website at sportsfieldmanagement . org / conference /.
MACHINERY HELPING TURF CARE EXPERTS ACHIEVE PERFECTION
JANUARY 21
2-3 p . m .: Baseball and Softball Pitcher ’ s Mound and Batter ’ s Box Construction , presented by Keith Fisher , Central Regional School District
3:15-4:15 p . m .: The Financial Kitchen Sink - Strategies for Effective Cost Management , presented by Barry Gardner , Policy Analytics , LLC , and Jamie Mehringer , Advanced Turf Solutions .
JANUARY 28
2-3 p . m .: Dollars and Sense , Practical Math to Maximize Savings , presented by Dan Sandor , Ph . D ., Virginia Tech University , and Jada Powlen , Ph . D ., Purdue University
3:15-4:15 p . m .: Measuring and Managing Soil Carbon on Sports Fields , presented by Quincy Law , Ph . D ., Iowa State University , and Tim VanLoo , CSFM , D & K Turf Products
FEBRUARY 11
2-3 p . m .: Potential Ways to Reduce Inputs on Athletic Fields , presented by AJ Lindsey , Ph . D ., University of Florida
3:15-4:15 p . m .: Toxicity ? Are Fertilizers and Pesticides Harming Soil , Plants , Participants , etc .? presented by Bryan G . Hopkins , Ph . D ., Brigham Young University
FEBRUARY 18
2-3 p . m .: Leveling the Playing Field : How Pests and Stresses Impact Playability , presented by David McCall , Ph . D ., Virginia Tech University , and Ava Veith , graduate student , Virginia Tech University
3:15-4:15 p . m .: Pesticide Potions Class : A Journey into Pesticide Formulations and Mixing , presented by Chrissie A . Segars , Ph . D ., PBI Gordon , and Dale Sanson , Ph . D ., PBI Gordon
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