Preregistration open for 2017 UT Turf and Ornamental Field Day

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UT) will present the 2017 Turf and Ornamental Field Day on Sept. 7 at the UT’s East Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center.

Previous turf and ornamental field day events have attracted more than 500 participants. The event addresses topics of interest to turf and landscape management professionals. Faculty supporting the Turf and Ornamental Field Day will present short seminars on topics, including the following:

* Weed Control for Turf and Ornamentals

* Fungicide Management

* Non-chemical Ryegrass Transitioning

* Integrated Pest Management Resources

* Keeping High-use Sports Fields Safe

* Establishing Hybrid Bermudagrass

* Mower Configuration

* Ornamental and Turf Disease Management and Insect Pests

An additional presentation will update attendees regarding the activities of the Center for Athletic Field Safety.

The event will also feature several continuing education options. Attendees will be able to receive as many as five pesticide recertification credits in Tennessee categories C1, C3, C6, C10 and C12. In addition, credits will be available for attendees from Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and South Carolina. International Society of Arboriculture credits will be provided, and the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America will be offering 0.45 continuing education credits to members who attend.

Discounted preregistration is available online via credit card at a cost of $65 at tiny.utk.edu/TurfFieldDay. On-site registration will also be available on the day of the event for a higher fee. All patrons will receive a breakfast and BBQ lunch courtesy of several industry sponsors.