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Causes: Agricultural Programs, Food
Mission: The organization's exempt purpose is to promote education and research in the field of turf grass improvement and management.
Programs: Member services - an array of services and benefits affecting membership to include the following: contributions for direct support of turfgrass research intended to result in direct benefits to address production issues, economic sustainability, and innovation in best management practices; public relations, education and outreach efforts intended to promote industry objectives including sustainable landscape management, water conservation, and an understanding of the human health and environmental benefits of turfgrass; a membership survey to assess industry activity in an effort to help producers plan more efficiently and effectively; and general dues support for industry engagement with its members and other related industry concerns.
annual conference and field day - a series of periodic meetings, conferences or field days held one or more times per year, based on current needs and opportunities. These meetings provide an opportunity for industry education (agronomic, regulatory, technical, economic), product education and field demonstrations, member networking, presentations by and interaction with university researchers, collaboration with affiliated industry groups and conducting routine association business.
joint release program - turfgrass producers of florida, inc. Serves as the point of contact for the joint release turf programs with sod solutions, inc. , a turfgrass development and marketing company, and the university of florida/florida foundation seed producers. Turfgrass producers of florida, inc. Provides administrative support, promotes the program to members, helps approve marketing plans and coordinates meetings of the respective joint release committees.