The Kansas Turfgrass Conference and Trade Show is held annually. This is a 2.5-day conference and show with an average attendance of over 700, and about 120 exhibitors. Faculty from Kansas State University, invited speakers from other universities and companies, and leaders in the turf industry present informative workshops and seminars.

The 2011 Turfgrass Conference featured presentations from: 

Katerina Jordan is an assistant professor of turfgrass science at the University of Guelph. Her areas of research emphasis are in integrated pest management, plant pathology, and application of best management practices for healthy, sustainable turf. She also teaches in the Turfgrass Diploma program and to undergraduate students where her courses focus on IPM and biological control of plant diseases and pests. 

Bert McCarty is a professor in Environmental Horticulture at Clemson University in South Carolina. His research interest is in turf management and physiology, weed science and biology, and pest management. 

Jim Kerns is the extension turfgrass pathologist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His extension efforts focus on educating turfgrass managers on identifying disease problems, employing control measures that are efficacious, cost-effective, and environmentally sound. His research program focuses on, but is not limited to, three important diseases of turfgrasses in Wisconsin – dollar spot, anthracnose, and snow mold. 

The 2011 conference Pesticide Recertification Credit Hours:
    1 Core Hour 
    3A – 7 hours maximum based on attendance 
    3B – 9 hours maximum based on attendance

GCSAA Education Points.  
   December 6 workshops - .45 education points each
   December 7 - .45 education points
   December 8 - .30 education points

3.0 CEUs for Certified Arborists of the International Society of Arboriculture.

Download the Conference Brochure to learn more about the sessions, workshops, and speakers. There are a variety of classes and workshops to help you and your business whether you are new or have been in the turfgrass insdustry for many years. We can't wait to see you there. 

There are 2 ways to register.

1. Download, print, fill out, and mail the Conference Brochure with your payment.

2. Go to our Online Store and Register and Pay online with your Credit Card or Paypal. 

Exhibitors

Click on the link that follows for information on "How to Become an Exhibitor." You will find all of the necessary forms from the Exhibit Space Booth Request, Request for electricity, hotel information, and request forms from Kansas Rental.

Get more information about exhibiting or attending by contacting,

Christy Dipman
2021 Throckmorton Hall
Manhattan, Kansas 66506
Phone: (785) 532-6173
Fax: (785) 532-5780
Email: Christy