POST-SHOW RECAP
F . I . E . L . D . FORUM The F . I . E . L . D . Forum ( formerly the Women ’ s Forum ) lunch was presented by Brandon Bell , M . Ed ., lead of diversity and inclusion at Syngenta AG , on the topic of Inclusion on the Turf : Fostering Space Where All Can Grow .
WELCOME RECEPTION The Welcome Reception was held at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co ., and Mai Tai Bar .
KEYNOTE ADDRESS The Keynote address took place Wednesday , January 24 , and was titled “ Beyond the Field : Utilizing History , Technology and Mentorship to Define the Future of Sports .” This presentation included an expert panel that highlighted the importance of understanding how historical aspects , new technology and mentorship can shape the landscape of sports field management . Panelists included Mike Goatley , Ph . D ., turfgrass specialist , Virginia Tech School of
Photos by Mark Skalny , courtesy of SFMA .
Where Quality Meets Testimonial . A CHAMPION AMONG TURFGRASSES
Jon Dewitt , Athletic Grounds Director University of Alabama :
“ The cultural information in the industry was NorthBridge is the better grass . And so that was my vote to administration . Probably the main thing that we get feedback on is the striping effect , the dark and light from the mowing pattern is so profound that people think that you ’ ve overseeded . So that speaks to the aesthetics . It ’ s got a very fine leaf texture and the color , it ’ s a beautiful grass .”
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