University of Georgia

Experts from across the Southeast will share their knowledge
Dec.
5-6 during the annual Turfgrass Institute and Trade Show at the
Gwinnett Civic and Cultural Center in Duluth, Ga.

This year’s event includes many educational opportunities
featuring some of the turf industry’s top speakers. The leading
companies will also be on hand at the institute’s trade
show.

University of Georgia scientists will present workshops
on:

* Integrated pest management for ornamentals and turf.

* Weed management in tall fescue and zoysia grass.

* Management and history of sand-based root zones.

* Organic, natural or integrated pest management.

* New products and technologies.

* The nuts and bolts of turfgrass fungicides.

* Basic turfgrass management for Hispanic employees.

* Pesticide storage and handling.

Scientists from Mississippi State University, the University
of
Arkansas and Emory University will share their expertise,
too.

The institute includes a trade show with exhibits from more
than
50 turf-related companies and associations, with silent auctions
each day. The trade show will also include appearances by the
Atlanta Falcon cheerleaders.

The cost to attend both days is $180 ($130 for Georgia
Turfgrass
Association members). After Nov. 10, it’s $230 ($180 for GTA
members) for both days.

One-day fees are $140 ($90 GTA), or $190 ($140 GTA) after
Nov.
10. The fee for the trade show and luncheon only, for either
day,
is $20 ($15 GTA) or $25 ($20 GTA) after Nov. 10.

For more on the Turfgrass Institute and Trade Show, or to
sign
up, call (800) 687-6949. Or e-mail the GTA office at
gta@turfgrass.org. A program of the event can also be downloaded
at www.turfgrass.org/PDF/Attendee_Registration.pdf.

GTA presents the institute in cooperation with UGA and 11
turf-related associations.