Tuesday, August 3
Field Day is August 11
Sandhills Research Station in Jackson Springs hosts this summer's NC State Field Day. For more info and to register visit www.turffiles.ncsu.edu. [Read More]
Tuesday, August 3
NCSPA Summer Meeting is August 12
Sod producers: Don't miss the NCSPA Summer Meeting, Thursday August 12 at Sodco Turf Producers in Willow Spring. Following a brief meeting and tour of Sodco, we'll head over to the world-famous Stephenson's BBQ thanks to the support of DMG Turf, Inc. and Southern Seeds. Call the office to RSVP. [Read More]
Tuesday, August 3
Exhibitor Info Due Oct. 15!
Exhibitor kits are now available for TCNC's tradeshow and Demo Days, December 12-14 at the Sheraton Hotel Greensboro. Booth reservations are due by October 15. Call the TCNC office at (919) 380-9446 for more info. [Read More]
Monday, June 21
Summer Education & Golf! July 26
Join TCNC and the faculty of NC State for credit hours and new learning on Monday monrning, July 26 at Taberna Country Club in New Bern! Click here to download the registration form! [Read More]
Wednesday, June 9
Sponsors Needed for Golf Tourney!
TCNC is seeking sponsors for its July 26 golf outing at Taberna CC in New Bern. Proceeds will support TCNC's lobbying expenses. Click here to download the golf tournament sponsor form! [Read More]
Friday, May 21
Conference Dates: December 13-15, 2010
The annual NC Turfgrass Conference & Show is moving to December, and features expanded educational tracks (aquatics, irrigation), daily workshops, a two-day trade show... and more! All for only $85 a day ($170 total). [Read More]
Monday, May 17
Justin Britt Earns NCCTP
Justin T. Britt, Britt & Sons Landscaping & Maintenance, West End, earned his NCCTP designation this week. Justin's been working full-time in the turfgrass industry since 2006, and is a 2010 graduate of the NC State Short Course. Congratulations! [Read More]
Monday, May 10
Andrew Currin Newest NCCTP
Andrew Currin, Duke University, is our industry's most recent NCCTP, or NC Certified Turfgrass Professional.
Formerly with NC State University, many folks probably know Andy well. Give him a call and offer your congratulations! [Read More]
Monday, May 10
TCNC Board Meeting Recap
With a full agenda and a 52-page packet, TCNC's Board tackled the industry's most pressing questions at their meeting last month. [Read More]
Wednesday, April 7
Glenn McCandless, Tom Hernandez Earn NCCTPs
Glenn McCandless of Brevard, and Tom Hernandez, Chris 'N' Crew, Mills River, are our industry's newest NCCTPs! The next exam is Saturday, May 1, in Cary. [Read More]
Wednesday, April 7
A New Benefit Might Help You Save $ While Paying You Back
More than ever, TCNC is looking for ways to help members keep more money in their pockets. Copy and past this link into your web browser to take the short four questions survey about one of the programs we're looking at: now -- http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LYTL8V8 [Read More]
Monday, March 22
New Directions? TCNC Drafts New Strategic Plan
More than 30 founders, leaders and volunteers met to discuss how TCNC will play a stronger role in support of the turfgrass industry over the next 5 years . The results of that meeting lay the basis for a new Strategic Plan. [Read More]
Monday, March 22
Two More Join the Ranks of NCCTPs!
Two more candidates have successfully earned their NCCTP designations following successful completion of their exams... [Read More]
Monday, March 22
PAC Event Raises $1,735 to Improve Government
A joint Turf PAC / NC Green Industry Council fundraiser in Asheville raised more than $1,700 to support political candidates who share the green industry's views. [Read More]
Monday, March 22
Thank You Western Conference Sponsors!
Without your help, we couldn't keep registration fees below $100! Thanks to Gold Partners Smith Turf & Irrigation and Quali-Pro; Silver Partners Bayer, Tri-State Pump and Turf Mountain Sod; and Bronze Partners Corbin Turf & Ornamental, Southern Ag and Syngenta! [Read More]
Monday, February 22
Western Conference Details
Find program details and a registration form by clicking the link below. Early-Bird discounts end March 10. Click here to download brochure. [Read More]
Wednesday, February 3
David Shaffer is Newest NCCTP
David Shaffer, Super Sod, Horse Shoe, NC, is TCNC's newest NCCTP! David passed his NCCTP exam late in January. [Read More]
Wednesday, February 3
Harold Sasser Wins ATV
Congratulations to Harold Sasser,Wake Premiere Landscape, Raleigh, on his winning ticket in the ATV raffle at Conference! [Read More]
Tuesday, December 15
NCCTP Certification... and Short Course
Confused about recent changes? Read on... [Read More]
Thursday, October 29
Short Course is an NCSU [Read More]
Tuesday, September 15
2010 Conference: Get Ready!
With just a few details left to iron out, plans for the 2010 NC Turfgrass Conference and Show are almost ready to share. Be prepared for a few surprises! [Read More]
Monday, August 17
THANK YOU SPONSORS!
Field Day wouldn't have been the day it was without the help of our sponsors. Thanks to Smith Turf & Irrigation, Bayer Environmental Science, Harrell's, Syngeta, NC Sod Producers Association, Dow AgroSciences, Green Resource, Southern Ag, Southern Seeds, and O'Reilly Auto Parts, New Bern Avenue, Raleigh! [Read More]
Tuesday, August 4
Art Bruneau Events Deadline is Friday
The retirement "roast" of Dr. Art Bruneau is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on August 12 -- following Field Day and a golf outing in his name! [Read More]
Thursday, July 16
Keep the Pressure Up!
Budget negotations have fallen apart, putting taxes for our industry back on the table when discussions resume on Tuesday... [Read More]
Friday, July 10
Dues Renewal: Second Billing Mailed
The second round of TCNC dues renewals mailed this month. Your prompt renewal helps TCNC continue our work to advocate for, educate, and inform North Carolina's Turfgrass industry! [Read More]
Tuesday, November 30
2010 Conference Recap
Attendance at the 2010 NC Turfgrass Conference topped 600, a solid increase over recent years. Thanks to our many sponsors... [Read More]
Tuesday, November 30
NCCTP Certification Exam
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