Well, three quarters of the year is complete, kids are back to school and the easier part of the growing season is here, when the grass, regardless of how tall it is, seems to breathe a sigh of relief…. or maybe that’s just my breath I’m hearing.
Read more: From the President - We've Made it Through the Tough Part, Now Try to be Prepared
I feel like a broken record that is stuck on complain, but it feels like this year might be a year to complain about. First a winter for the record books in the lower mainland of BC.
Read more: Message from the President - A Year to Complain About
It is my pleasure to report on the activities and accomplishments of the Western Canada Turfgrass Association through the 2016 operating year. Thank-you in advance for those attending our conference in Penticton, and to our distributors who recognize the value in committing to this venue. Supporting the advance of our purpose; your participation has proven once again to drive this association’s success.
Wow, that was, still feels like, one winter for the record books in many parts of western Canada. For the lower mainland of BC, it was incredible that the Farmer’s Almanac predicted it almost to the hour (I jest) but they did get it close.
Read more: Message from the President - One Winter for the Record Books!
This winter will be a unique conference season for the turfgrass industry. With multiple associations producing their own events from November through February, delegates and exhibitors must choose carefully where to spend their education and marketing dollars. We’ve fielded many questions as to why the two (most recently three) events will occur this year, so let me briefly summarize the history and impact.
Read more: Message from the President - A Unique Conference Season