New England Sports Field Management Association | Fall 2024
This issue covers increasing chinch bug populations and their management. Also spotlights NE-SFMA member Bryan Conant and more !
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President’s MessageNESTMA News
October 23, 2024 | Holy Cross, Worcester, MA
A premier event dedicated to advancing education and facilitating powerful connections in sports field management.
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Members enjoyed a wonderful day of golf and camaraderie on a stellar course while helping to raise funds to support NE-SFMA’s Scholarship and Benevolence fund.
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By Victoria Wallace | University of Connecticut
Alumni of the UConn turfgrass program had the opportunity to network with fellow turfgrass professionals and commercial business partners.
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Q & A with NE-SFMA member Bryan Conant – Superintendent of Parks and Recreation for City of Nashua, New Hampshire.
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By Olga Kostromytska | Stockbridge School of Agriculture, University of Massachusetts Amherst
A changing weather pattern with rising temperatures and erratic rainfall is one of the factors that can explain the recent increase of chinch bug densities.
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By Arthur Eddy, ASLA, LEED AP |
This article explores why taking a measured approach to synthetic turf maintenance is essential and how it can positively impact the turf’s performance and durability.
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By Neal Glatt, CSP, ASM | Managing Partner of GrowTheBench
Working slowly is like saving money. In the moment, it requires discipline and doesn’t deliver immediate gratification. Something must be sacrificed in the short-term, but there are real benefits in the long-term.
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