Saskatchewan Turfgrass Association

Saskatchewan Turfgrass Management Introductory Course: March 6-7 2012

Parkland College invites your organization to consider the following training for up-skilling employees:

Dates: March 6 - 7, 2012
Location: Yorkton, SK
Instructor: Dennis McKernan of Life Works
Cost: $450/person (includes Great Plains Turfgrass Textbook)

This two day introductory class will cover basic turfgrass management practices in use in the turfgrass industries of Saskatchewan. Topics covered include turfgrass types and cultivars, establishment techniques, basic soils and fertility management, irrigation, basic pest management and mowing techniques.

COURSE OUTLINE:

Common Sask Turfgrass Species
Cultivar selections for different applications
Establishment techniques – Seeding
Establishment techniques – Sodding
Basic Soil Management
Turfgrass Fertility
Irrigating Turf
Basic Pest management for Turf
Mowing Turf
Written Test (20 multiple choice questions: open book)

A technical manual accompanies the class and a certificate of achievement will
be awarded to students passing a written test at the conclusion of the class.

PLEASE NOTE: INTERMEDIATE and ADVANCED courses are in development.

For more information or to register call 306-786-2760 or toll free 1-866-783-6766

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Saskatchewan's Turfgrass Association, founded in 1979, is a non-profit organization. The S.T.A. was organized by a group of Turfgrass Professionals which has grown to include people from Parks, Golf Courses, Sod Growers, Cities and Commercial Companies.