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Date: Thursday, April 13, 2023

Time: 8:30 am – 2:30 pm

Platform: WebEx, live training

Cost: Free

RSVP required: Eventbrite

The turf grass maintenance training focuses on best management practices (BMPs) for lawn/turf care maintenance. This training also includes an optional test for certification.

Topics covered in the training

  • How does turf management affect local lakes and rivers
  • Equipment calibration
  • Selection and application of fertilizers
  • Mowing techniques
  • Pesticide application tips
  • Best practices for turf management
  • Legal issues and additional resources

Join us to learn about best practices for managing turfgrass (mowing, seeding, fertilizer and pesticide application, and more). These practices will help you save time and money while protecting local lakes, rivers and habitat.

An optional certification test is offered at the end of the workshop to earn Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Level I Certification in Turfgrass Maintenance Best Practices. A list of certified individuals can be found on the MPCA’s website.

You will also walk away with practical in-the-field materials you can use, such as a turf care matrix.

Who should attend?

  • Private Maintenance and Landscaping Contractors
  • Property Managers
  • Schools
  • Park Departments

Find out more here: https://www.pca.state.mn.us/business-with-us/turf-grass-maintenance-training

Thanks to these partners for hosting and presenting this training:

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