UF/IFAS research in turfgrass is rooted in the commitment to sustainability. That will be evermore present in the 2025 South Florida Turfgrass Field Day and Exposition hosted by The UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center. This event, which is co-sponsored with the South Florida Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, will include sessions and tours in English and Spanish, morning snacks, lunch and a vendor show.
The event will feature university faculty, state and federal biologists and landscape experts who will share the latest research involving turfgrass management practices and their impact on the environment. It is meant for a wide range of audiences with topics tailored for professional landscapers, golf course superintendents, parks and recreation sports turf directors, homeowners and more.
Licensed pesticide applicators can earn credits to maintain their state-issued license.
This year’s field day offers a variety of targeted sessions for professionals across the turf industry. Golf course superintendents and sports turf managers can learn about best practices for turfgrass management, including the latest research on pest and disease control. Landscape professionals and lawn care operators will benefit from sessions on sustainable landscaping and irrigation techniques, as these sessions will offer guidance on improving efficiency and environmental impact.
Researchers and Extension specialists will showcase new findings on turfgrass science, providing attendees with data-driven strategies for maintaining healthy, resilient landscapes and treatment options that are both economical and environmentally friendly. Vendors and industry representatives will highlight cutting-edge equipment and products with hands-on demonstrations, which those looking to upgrade their turf management tools will find helpful. Municipal and commercial property managers will learn about nutrient runoff reduction and water filtration techniques to enhance environmental compliance.
In addition to sessions, the field day includes educational tours of the 4.5-acre turfgrass research plots at the Fort Lauderdale research center, which are popular among attendees. They can choose between a golf or landscape research tour. The landscape tours will be offered by experts in English and Spanish.
Registration is required, which provides speakers, lunch and a vendor show. Tickets range from $55 for pre-general admission until March 14 to $65 for general admission until March 27.
Vendors offer a show-and-tell of products that are in the mainstream and new ones commercially available.
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