The MRTF’s Executive board visits Purdue’s campus annually to maintain positive relationships with the Dean and Department Heads who are involved with the Turf Program at the University. In attendance were MRTF president: Devin Moyers, past presidents: Blain Poole & Brad Pugh, vice president: Phil Fischer, and treasurer: Randy Brehmer. They were joined by the[Read More…]
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Tuesday, February 11, 2025 – The MRTF’s Distinguished Service Award Reception (held during the Indiana Green Expo) is always a great time for our members, students, our DSA winner, and their families to come together to celebrate the many accomplishments achieved by everyone in the room. This year, a check for $196,925 was presented to[Read More…]
The Indiana Green Expo (IGE), held from February 10 to 12 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, attracted 1,636 attendees and featured 108 exhibiting companies in the trade show. Organized by the Indiana Nursery and Landscape Association (INLA) and the Midwest Regional Turf Foundation (MRTF), the event offered a comprehensive blend of educational sessions[Read More…]
During the 2024 Purdue Extension Professional Development Conference held on December 4-5, 2024 in Lafayette, IN, the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Specialists Association (PUCESA) presented their annual awards. Congratulations to the Midwest Regional Turf Foundation (MRTF) for being awarded the “Spirit of Extension” Award! Randy Brehmer, The Fort Golf Course, and Brad Pugh, The Country Club of Terre[Read More…]
February 10-12, 2025 Indiana Green Expo; Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN July 8, 2025 Turf & Landscape Field Day; Daniel Turf Center, W Lafayette, IN August 14, 2025 Lawncare Diagnostic Training; Daniel Turf Center, W Lafayette, IN Date TBD, 2025 MRTF Golf Day-Fundraiser; Location TBD November 1 – December 31, 2025 (tentative start date…) Herbicide[Read More…]
In addition to receiving our quarterly newsletter, MRTF members enjoy many other benefits included with their membership each year. The MRTF website has a Members-Only portal that grants them access to downloadable logos for business cards or web pages, newsletter archives, an expanded directory with contact info, and hundreds of educational videos from past events.[Read More…]
The Midwest Regional Turf Foundation would like to congratulate the 2025 Distinguished Service Award Winner, Jim Held! His high level of support combined with his contribution of time and effort to advancing the turfgrass industry has earned him this incredible award and we are so proud to have had him as a past president of[Read More…]
The Herbicide Workshop will be held in person and online this year. This workshop is designed for beginners and more experienced professionals who want more information on herbicide use principles and a discussion of how to control common green industry weeds. This workshop offers training in weed identification, integrated weed management, selecting the right herbicides,[Read More…]
The Indiana Green Expo will be held at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis on February 10-12 this year. Attendee registration will open soon so keep an eye on your email for that notification or visit IndianaGreenExpo.com to stay up-to-date with details as they become available. Booking a room in the IGE room block[Read More…]