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On September 24, the Oregon Sports Field Management Association( ORSFMA) held an annual event at Delta Park in Portland, Oregon. Various product demonstration stations were set up around the infield and home plate areas on one of the softball fields, along with vendor stations around the warning track. There were also stations set up on the synthetic soccer field.

More than 45 people from local parks, schools and universities attended the event along with 19 vendors and exhibitors— which included autonomous mowers, robotic painters, logo removal equipment, and product information. Each vendor / exhibitor was given 5-8 minutes to do a quick presentation or demonstration, guided by the Oregon chapter board members. There were four stations with four to five vendors at each station. This allowed all attendees to visit each vendor without wandering off to other sites.

Registration began at 7 a. m. with introductions at 8 a. m. followed by a group photo around the ORSFMA painted logo. Groups then moved to their assigned stations. Stations ended around 11 a. m., at which time a box lunch was provided to attendees. This gave time for attendees to interact with ORSFMA members.

Kentucky Sports Field Management Association forms new chapter

The Kentucky Sports Field Management Association( KYSFMA) has officially been established as the newest state chapter of the national Sports Field Management Association( SFMA).

The formation of KYSFMA marks an exciting milestone for sports field professionals across the commonwealth, providing a statewide network dedicated to education, collaboration and professional growth. The chapter’ s mission is to connect sports field managers, parks and recreation professionals, schools, universities and commercial partners to share knowledge, showcase innovation and promote safe, high-quality playing surfaces for athletes at every level.

KYSFMA plans to host educational events, field days and networking opportunities throughout Kentucky, highlighting best practices in turfgrass and facility management while fostering community and leadership development within the industry.

The inaugural board of directors includes: President: Deanna Trusty, NKY Pro Turf & Lawn / A & A Lawncare & Landscaping Vice President: Eric Harshman, Project Manager / Athletics—

SSC Services for Education Secretary / Treasurer: Marcus Elswick, Head Sports Turf Manager at University of Kentucky Commercial Vice President: Marcus Dean, Advanced Turf Solutions At-Large Directors: Aaron Fink, Senior Manager of Grounds for Louisville City FC

& Racing Louisville FC Chase Watson, Turf Manager at Elizabethtown Sports Park Eric Varner, Varner’ s Turf Management Kenneth Clayton, Turfgrass Extension Associate at the University of Kentucky For more information or to become a member, visit www. kysfma. org or connect with them on social media: Facebook: facebook. com / groups / 1287913436013710 Instagram: instagram. com / KYSFMA X( Twitter): twitter. com / KYSFMA

2025 OTF Conference and Show coming soon

Join Ohio’ s premier green industry event for turfgrass and landscape professionals. The Ohio Turfgrass Foundation( OTF) Conference and Show will be held December 9-11, 2025.

Connect with peers and discover cutting-edge education, networking opportunities, and one of the most impactful regional trade shows of its kind.

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