OptimumTurf - Concerns in the Turfgrass Industry

Dr. Unruh, Professor and Center Director at University of Florida at Jay, FL discusses his concerns in the turfgrass industry and why BMPs are important for successful turf  Industry Concerns:  Labor/decreasing budgets  Competition from other companies  Innovative ways of doing things  Enrollment into turf programs  Online vs face-to-face programs  Lack of Assistant Superintendents  BMPs  Why are BMPs important?  How do they vary from state to state  How has establishing BMPs helped the superintendent or turfgrass manager  How important do you think it is for each individual facility to have their own set of BMPs plan