The NHGCSA would like to invite you back for our Annual Education Day and Expo Wednesday December 13^th at The Grappone Center in Concord NH. We will be offering a slate of four excellent speakers who will be covering a wide range of current topics. Along with these education opportunities we will be showcasing our vendor partners, as well as vendor members at expo tables around the conference room. All superintendents and turfgrass professionals are welcome to come learn new strategies and up to date information, we have been approved for 4 pesticide credits and 0.4 GCSAA points, visit with vendors, and enjoy an excellent lunch provided by The Grappone Center. Come join us and make this a special event!

List of Speakers and Topics:

A Year in Review: The Ups and Downs of a Challenging Season 

Elliott Dowling Regional Director USGA Greens Section East Region 

Mr. Dowling will be covering the challenges presented to turfgrass managers this year under persistent   wet and humid conditions. He will share what cultural, biological, and cultural controls were effective and which were not effective in combatting these adverse conditions across the East Region and what can be done in the future to prepare for wet conditions.

      The Nuts and Bolts of Dollar Spot and Fungicide Resistance   

Dr. Guenwha Jung UMass Amherst 

Dr. Jung will be covering how fungicide resistance management strategies that integrate cultural practices and optimum fungicide use patterns are critical for superintendents to minimize use of at-risk fungicides without sacrificing disease control.

Pesticide Regulation Update

David Rousseau Director NH Division of Pesticide Control

Mr. Rousseau’s topic will include a review of record keeping for restricted use pesticides as well as water related topics, such as setbacks and special permits.

Site Optimization: Thinking Beyond Traditional Turf

Jason Lanier UMass Extension

Mr. Lanier will explore the idea that even though turf is the ideal ground cover for a wide range of scenarios we shouldn’t limit ourselves to always thinking inside that box. The topic will include the possibilities to enhance and extract additional value by integrating pollinator support or naturalized areas to save time, money, and natural resources.

If you have any questions on the event or registration please email:

 Patrick Lanman

Chairman Education Committee at [email protected]