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Pamela Sherratt receives OSU CFAES Distinguished Teaching by a Lecturer Award
Ohio State University ’ s Pamela Sherratt received the College of Food , Agricultural and Environmental Sciences ( CFAES ) Distinguished Teaching by a Lecturer Award .
Sherratt is a turfgrass specialist the Department of Horticulture and Crop Science ( HCS ) and has been with OSU since 1999 . She ’ s also
Pamela Sherratt an alumnus of HCS , having received her BSc ( Honors ) in Horticulture from The University of Central Lancashire in England and her MS in Turfgrass Science from OSU .
She currently teaches undergraduate courses focused on plant science , including The World of Plants and Sports Turf Management .
Said Sherratt , “ The Sports Turf Management class has supported Columbus city schools over many years by carrying out hands-on renovation projects on baseball fields .”
She also conducts extension / outreach efforts focused on offering certificate programs for industry professionals , engaging with youth , and promoting the green industry through activities such as summer STEM camp , FFA events , Explore Ag activities and Scouts BSA merit badges . Additionally , Sherratt writes regularly for SportsField Management magazine and speaks at events throughout the United States and internationally .
Jaasko leads DLF North American wholesale and production
DLF announced the promotion of Brian Jaasko to senior vice president , wholesale and production for DLF ’ s North America business unit .
Jaasko is now responsible for the overall strategic direction , growth and development of the wholesale and production functions and teams throughout the United States and Canada including wholesale and export sales , grower services , operations and seed enhancement . It is a new and critical role for DLF that brings a North American-level strategy and focus to its wholesale and production activities .
“ Having this leadership scope is essential to reach our collective growth objectives and position DLF as a true leader in the North American and global seed industries ,” said Neil Douglas , executive vice president , DLF North America . Brian Jaasko
Jaasko has more than 30 years of seed industry experience , encompassing a variety of disciplines and progression within KWS , Bayer Crop Science and most recently with Smith Seeds . He joined DLF in February 2022 to head its seed enhancement strategy and construction of DLF ’ s new seed enhancement facility in Oregon . In July , he took on the added responsibility of the strategic direction and execution for all of Oregon ’ s operations as director , Oregon operations and seed enhancement .
“ Brian ’ s expertise has been essential to bring together our operations groups , increase operational efficiency and effectiveness to support our customers and growers , and help DLF develop and cultivate new relationships within the industry ,” said Douglas .
Solidifying this role within DLF is one of many investments being made to help it partner more closely with its customers and seed growers .
“ The core leadership within DLF are among the best leaders I ’ ve known while working in this industry ,” said Jaasko . “ We also have a wealth of talented people supporting pivotal initiatives and investments to better serve our customer and grower partners . I truly feel we are poised to be leaders in innovation and stewardship worthy of DLF ’ s 150-year history in the seed industry .”
Landmark Seed Company hires Russ Hayworth
Landmark Seed Company hired grass seed industry expert Russ Hayworth as business development manager . Hayworth learned about the production of grass seed while growing up on his family ’ s farm in Oregon ’ s Willamette Valley .
After spending four years marketing grass seed in California ’ s Coachella Valley , Hayworth moved to Arizona
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