Basics of Turfgrass Management

Explore the essentials of turf management including prevention and control of pests, maintenance practices, turfgrass varieties, soil compaction, and more!

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Course Details

Course Name: Basics of Turfgrass Management
Course Code: AT0406CA25
Date of Most Recent Offering: December 19, 2024

Date: December 19, 2024 UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING
Time: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm (Check-in time: 8:30 am) UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING

Location: Ralph Geiger Turfgrass Education Center, 20 Indyk-Engel Way, New Brunswick, NJ 08902 (Directions & Map to Building) UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING
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Registration Fee: $210 per person UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING
Early Bird Discount Fee: $195 per person (expires December 12, 2024) UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING

Registration Closes: December 17, 2024 UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING

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Checks and money orders should be mailed to: Office of Continuing Professional Education, Attn: Registration Dept., 102 Ryders Ln, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8519
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Course Overview

Certificate iconThis class is part of the Landscape Management Certificate Program and the Public Grounds Management Certificate Program.

This one-day program is packed with topics to help improve your turf. Joe Clark (Rutgers Turfgrass/Horticulture Research Farm) and Brad Park (Department of Plant Biology and Pathology) tag team to provide practical applications of good turf science.

Be prepared to go outside and see demonstrations on the Rutgers Turf Farm!

  • Prevention and Control of Turf Pests
  • Soil Compaction
  • Testing and Tilling
  • Choosing Turfgrass Varieties
  • Adjusting the Amount of Water for Better Results
  • And More!

Who Should Attend?

This class is a great source of information for anyone who wants to learn more about turfgrass management for home lawns, parks, school grounds, and more. Past participants have included:

  • Building and Grounds Maintenance Employees
  • Department of Public Works Employees
  • Environmental Commission Members
  • Gardeners
  • Greenskeepers
  • Horticulture Technicians
  • Landscape Business Owners
  • Lawn Care Managers
  • Park Maintenance Workers
  • Sports Field Managers

Meet Your Instructors

Joe Clark, Rutgers University

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Joe Clark is the Research Farm Supervisor for the Horticultural Research Farm II at Rutgers. As such, he manages the operations of the farm, including research schedules, irrigation, and equipment. His educational background includes a earning a BS in Environmental Planning, Landscape Industries from Rutgers University. Joe goes above and beyond to help students understand his lessons.

Brad Park, Rutgers University

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Brad Park is a Laboratory Researcher with the Rutgers Department of Plant Biology. Brad performs traffic stress research on cool-season turfgrass species commonly established for sports fields. He routinely visits athletic facilities in New Jersey to assist turf managers in solving problems associated with high traffic sports fields. He is also actively involved in research projects concerning low-input turfgrasses for public grounds, home lawns, and highway roadsides.

Student Reviews

“There was a variety of very useful knowledge given in the class, which included a turf farm walk outside comparing the different grass types.”

– Past Participant

“Very good introduction to types of turfgrass and opportunities and challenges with growing under different conditions.”

– Past Participant

“[I] Learned I may need to change the type of grass I am growing to one that would respond better to my conditions.”

– Past Participant

Continuing Education Credits

The most recent offering of Basics of Turfgrass Management was approved for the following credits from professional organizations. We will reapply for similar credits the next time the course runs, but we cannot guarantee credit approval for future offerings.

The Basics of Turfgrass Management course (5.75 contact hours) is approved for the following credits from professional organizations.

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NJ Certified Public Works Managers (CPWM): 3 Management and 2 Technical (DLGS-RUCPE23-4)

NJ Certified Fertilizer Applicators: 2 CEUs

NJ / CT Pesticide Applicators:  5 Units in 1A, 3B, 8C, 10 and PP2

DE, MA, MD, NY, and PA Pesticide Applicators: If you need pesticide credits in these states, you must register and notify Joe Canzano at least 45 days before the course start date. Call 848-932-7317 or send an email to joe.canzano@rutgers.edu.

Meals

No breakfast will be provided. Lunch will be available for pre-registered attendees only.

NOTE: If you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies, please alert us at least one (1) week in advance of the course start date so that we can make reasonable accommodations. We cannot guarantee accommodations for special requests made after that time.

Course Requirements and Policies

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A $35 cancellation fee applies for this course. Substitutions are permitted. View our cancellation policy.

Attention U.S. Veterans

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This course is approved by the New Jersey State Approving Agency for Veterans Training for educational benefits through the GI Bill®. Learn more.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Program Questions? We’re Here to Help!

If you have any questions about Basics of Turfgrass Management, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

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Program Coordinator: Joe Canzano
848-932-7317
joe.canzano@rutgers.edu

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Administrative Assistant: Damiana Parada
848-932-7107
damiana.parada@rutgers.edu

For registration assistance, please contact our Registration Department at 848-932-9271, option 2 or email registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.

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