The Virginia Tech Turfgrass Science Department has opened registration for the VT School of Turfgrass Ecology and Management (STEM).

VT‐STEM serves as an introductory course detailing the principles in environmentally responsible turfgrass ecology and management for all segments of the turfgrass industry, whether you grow cool‐ or warm‐season turfgrasses. The school provides an inexpensive virtual training opportunity for students desiring a better understanding of the principles of turfgrass management while formally engaging with the members of the VT Turfgrass Team. It also serves as training in preparation to take the Virginia Tech Certified Turfgrass Professional exams.

Deadline to register is November 15, 2025

For additional details, visit ttps://register.ext.vt.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1342181&showInternal=true

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