CONWAY, S.C.–The Clemson University Cooperative Extension Office of Horry County will be offering a Turf School on Friday, February 15, 2019 beginning at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 3:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided. The Turf School will be held at the Horry County Extension Service Office, 1949 Industrial Park Road, Conway, SC 29526.
This is a one-day course focusing on the technical challenges of maintaining high quality turfgrass. This program is conducted by Clemson scientists specifically for professionals who work in a variety of turfgrass environments. If you manage grounds, lawns, recreational parks, sports fields, or for sod production, this workshop is for you! Four Pesticide Recertification Credits will be awarded for South Carolina licenses.
Irrigation Water Quality Influences Pesticide Efficacy Understand how the composition of your water source influences the efficacy of your pesticides.
Management of Turfgrass Insects Learn to manage pests by learning their vulnerabilities in their life cycle while utilizing unique integrated pest management strategies and new pesticides.
Disease Management in Lawns Learn about proper fungicide selection and what controls the majority of state-wide fungal diseases while exploring their life cycles and influence of environmental factors.
Turfgrass Fertilizers & Management Discover the effects of nutrient absorption on turf quality and rooting and learn efficient application strategies.
Successful Lawn Weed Management Strategies Identify the most noxious weeds and learn management practices and the latest control option.
There is a non-refundable registration fee of $75.00. Registration is required.
For additional information contact Gary Forrester at gfrrstr@clemson.edu or call 843-365-6715.
Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to people of all ages, regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital or family status, and is an equal opportunity employer. If you need special accommodations due to a disability in order to participate in a class, please notify our office at 843-365-6715, not less than one week prior to the class.
–Nancy Dawsey, Clemson Extension, Horry County