New England Sports Field Management Association | Summer 2025
This issue covers invasive plant management and how to handle ICE visits. Also spotlights Sports Field Manager of the Year, Jason Chisholm and more !
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President’s MessageNE-SFMA News
The DeWolf Memorial Golf Tournament is not just another golf outing—it’s an opportunity for sports field professionals to come together, network, and make a tangible difference.
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UMass Turf Research Field Day is presented every other year to highlight the wide range of research and Extension projects currently taking place at the UMass Joseph Troll Turf Research Center in South Deerfield, MA, as well as relevant work...
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The UMass Alumni Turf Group (ATG) will honor revered professor emeritus Dr. Scott Ebdon at the 19th annual Dr. Joseph Troll Turfgrass Research Golf Classic at the Worcester Country Club in Wocester, MA. The Alumni Turf Group is made up...
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From initial planning and budgeting to design, construction, and post-project evaluation of an actual project at SNHU, industry experts will provide the tools and practical knowledge needed to manage successful ballfield renovations that meet the highest performance, safety, and sustainability...
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NE-SFMA’s Annual Meeting and Awards Lunch at the NERTC in Providence was an enthusiastic celebration of community, leadership, and forward momentum.
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By Gary Sykes | NERTF Executive Director
We give the 28th Conference and Show high marks for its growth and attendance. We thank our vendors and all sponsors for committing to our promotion of the show and for adding activities that add to the content of the...
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Q & A with Sports Field Manager of the Year Jason Chisholm, Athletic Fields and Grounds Supervisor for Freeport Public Schools in Freeport, Maine.
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By Jennifer Zurko | Editor, Grower Talks Magazine
For those who use H-2A, the chance of a scenario where ICE would need to be involved is less, but it’s always a good reminder to make sure that all your employee records are up to date and in compliance...
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By Lauren Kurtz, Alyssa Siegel-Miles, and Victoria Wallace | UConn Extension
This article explores the fundamentals of a triage approach to invasive plant management, including its components, challenges, and implementation strategies for effective invasive species management.
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By Tessa Hospod, Graduate Research Assistant, University of Connecticut | and Jason Henderson, Ph.D., Professor of Soil Science, University of Connecticut
In areas where gasoline-powered equipment is restricted due legislative regulations, battery-powered autonomous mowers offer a compliant alternative without compromising turf quality.
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