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You're invited to join us in-person at our biennial UMass Turf Research Field Day. Field Day is a festive open house at the UMass Joseph Troll Turf Research Center where you can hear about and see research projects in the field, get down to business at the on-site trade show, network with colleagues, and enjoy continental breakfast and a fun and hearty lunch.
For more background information, visit our Research Field Day page.
Agenda:
6:15-8:15 - Exhibitor Check-In & Set-Up
8:15-9:15 - Attendee Check-In - Continental Breakfast from Atkins Farms - Trade Show and Networking - Equipment Demonstrations
9:15-9:30 - Welcoming Remarks
9:30 - Featured Research Presentation Tour, including (note that speakers and/or topics may be subject to change):
- Integrated Disease Management
- Enhancing Fungicide Efficacy
- Mid-Season Turf Weed Update
- Soil Sampling for Turf Managers
- Assessing Soil Compaction
- Phenology & Management of Chinch Bugs in New England
- Managing Turfgrass Ants in the Golf Course Environment
- How Nematode Behavior Translates to Damage
- Selecting Drought Resistant Fairway Grasses
- Light Intensities and Winter Injury
12:00 - Educational Program Wrap-Up - Pesticide and Professional Credits Awarded
12:15 - Festive Lunch Prepared by Local Institution Bub's BBQ - Trade Show and Networking
Pesticide Credits:
Pesticide contact hours in Massachusetts categories 000 (Commercial Applicator), 37 (Turf) and 49 (Demonstration & Research), valid for equivalent categories in all New England states, have been requested for this event.
Professional Credits:
CGCS, MCLP, MCH, CSFM & AOLCP professional certification credits have been requested.
Contact:
For general inquiries (registration, payments, etc): Harmonie O'Loughlin at harmonieolou[at]umass[dot]edu (harmonieolou[at]umass[dot]edu) or 413-545-2685
For content or sponsorship questions: Jason Lanier at jdl[at]umass[dot]edu (jdl[at]umass[dot]edu) or 413-545-2965
For exhibition/set-up questions: James Poro at jporo[at]psis[dot]umass[dot]edu (jporo[at]psis[dot]umass[dot]edu) or 413-665-4360
To assist with event planning, your timely registration is appreciated. Pre-registration is required for the 2025 Turf Research Field Day, and the deadline is 12:00 PM on July 18, 2025. Walk-in registration will not be available on the day of the event!
ATTENDEES: the registration fee is $65. Online registration via credit card or registration by mail using check, money order, or PO are at the links below. Continental breakfast & lunch are included with registration.
EXHBITORS/SPONSORS: Refer to the following table for registration package options. Additional representatives beyond those included in the selected package are $35 each. Please contact James Poro at (413) 665-4360; jporo[at]psis[dot]umasu prior to the event for set up instructions, especially if you wish to do an equipment demo.
| Package | Details | Fee |
| Elite Supporter | Includes preferred exhibitor space, table and chairs, program registration plus breakfast and lunch for up to 6 individuals, Elite tier recognition via electronic logo on Field Day web page linked to your web site, recognition as an Elite Supporter at the event. | $1500 |
| Premier Supporter | Includes preferred exhibitor space, table and chairs, program registration plus breakfast and lunch for up to 4 individuals, Premier tier recognition via electronic logo on Field Day web page linked to your web site, recognition as a Premier Supporter at the event. | $1000 |
| Supporter | Includes exhibitor space, table and chairs, program registration plus breakfast and lunch for up to 3 individuals, recognition via electronic logo on Field Day web page linked to your web site, recognition as a Supporter at the event. | $550 |
| Standard Exhibitor | Includes exhibitor space, table and chairs, program registration plus breakfast and lunch for up to 2 individuals | $350 |