Come see us at the TPI Midwinter Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona.  If you aren't registered yet or you need more info, go here.

This is from Betsy McGill from Florida Sod Growers Cooperative.  We will be attending this show and would love to see you there!!


Have you registered yet?

Field Day 2011 - April 28-29 - Duda's Cocoa Ranch, Viera

Registration for the 2011 FSGC Field Day is officially open, and it promises to be a great conference!
 
This year's Seminar Topics include:
 
·         How to Get Paid!  Attorney Ed Morrell shares information on what's legal and available to help you deal most effectively with outstanding accounts.
·         Cold Weather Turf Care for Warm Season Grasses: Dr. Bryan Unruh recaps research on the effects of cold temperatures on warm season turfgrasses and management and recovery strategies.
·         Sod Disease Review and Update: Dr. Phil Harmon shares his research on the most common diseases of sod, including take all root rot.
·         Assessing Attitudes About Turfgrass: The FSGC is partnering with the UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education to conduct a survey of UF Extension personnel, Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Coordinators and Master Gardeners to find out what they're hearing from the groups they work with about turfgrass and lawns.  Do you know what your customers are saying?  
 
The Field Day Reception & Dinner will be held on Thursday evening, April 28 at the beautiful Duran Golf Club.
 
The On-farm Field Day is set for Friday, April 29 at Duda's Cocoa Ranch and will feature vendor displays, equipment demonstrations, and a great barbeque lunch on-site, courtesy of Everglades Farm Equipment.  Don't miss this great chance to network, visit with friends and keep up with the latest in the industry.
 
Registration and Vendor Information is available on the FSGC website here:
http://www.floridasodgrowers.com/2011FSGCFieldDay.htm <http://www.floridasodgrowers.com/2011FSGCFieldDay.htm>

We will be at the Turfgrass Producers International Midwinter Conference in Orlando, Florida the week of January 31st - February 4th, 2011.  If you plan on attending please come visit our booth and say hello!  You can also come to these events as well as we will be there!

Monday, January 31

6:30pm  |  Early Bird Reception & Calcutta Golf Auction

Tuesday, February 1

7:30am - 3pm  |  The Lawn Institute Memorial Golf Tournament

Wednesday, February 2

2:30pm - 6:30pm  |  Exhibit Reception with Dinner

Thursday, February 3

12pm - 3pm   |  Exhibit Lunch

On Oct 12, Brent Vosika and Tim Wollesen attended the Mid-South Turfgrass Council meeting at Paul Battle's Sod Farm in Tunica, MS.  Erin Boyd from Sod Solutions gave a presentation on their new varieties of warm and cool season grasses.  Brent also discussed netting with the group while Tim discussed the recent tax change that allows companies to deduct up to $500,000 worth of new or used equipment purchases.

Sod Growers Meeting tonight at The Jumpin' Catfish in Olathe, KS.  After dinner we will listen to these speakers:
 

• Steven Dover
•  Equipment Lines & introducing a new relationship.

 

• Tim Wollesen
• How to generate "CASH FLOW" with items that you already have.

 

• Chris Marshall, Diversified Asset Solutions
• Turning assets into cash.