Bos Sod Farms to Host 2025 BC Turf Management Field Day

The Western Canada Turfgrass Association (WCTA) is pleased to announce this year's Turf Management Fall Field Day will be hosted by Bert Bos at Bos Sod Farms in Abbotsford, BC on Thursday, September 18th, 2025.

"We have not held the fall field day at a sod farm since before my time," stated WCTA Executive Director, Jerry Rousseau, adding, "Bert and his family are very enthusiastic hosts and this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for turf managers to see, touch and feel the 2026 FIFA World Cup grass in its natural habitat."

Yes, you heard that right and while not exactly public knowledge just yet, Bos Sod Farms was awarded the contract to grow the 2026 World Cup sod to be installed at BC Place Stadium.  Of the 16 match locations, Vancouver is one of only two in Canada and will host 7 games between June 13 and July 7, 2026.

WCTA President Nathan Wade elucidated, "The WCTA is thrilled and proud that we can facilitate this rare glimpse into the meticulous standards and practices behind the turf that will support some of the world's most elite athletes during one of the largest sporting events on the planet."

Go ahead and mark the date in your calendar.  More information will be released in the coming weeks including a detailed event outline but plans so far include a morning education program, lunch, outdoor trade show with 25+ product and service suppliers expected along with inter-active supplier demonstration and fun activity stations.

More about WCTA
The WCTA is a 700+ member, inter-provincial, not-for-profit industry organization whose purpose is to promote the interchange of scientific and practical knowledge through education, discussion, research and to undertake advocacy relating to the care and management of turfgrass. The WCTA is proud to serve and support a diverse range of professional turf management interests such as golf courses, school boards, municipalities, sod farms, nurseries, landscapers, lawn bowling greens, mechanics, horticulturists and industry suppliers.

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