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Virginia Turfgrass Foundation. Supporting the Turfgrass Industry. Virginia Turfgrass Foundation. Nonprofit entity Building an Endowment Turfgrass Research Field Days. VTF Support Success. 2012 - $72,000 given to support research Education provided to professionals
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Virginia Turfgrass Foundation • Supporting the Turfgrass Industry
VirginiaTurfgrassFoundation • Nonprofit entity • Building an Endowment • Turfgrass Research • Field Days
VTF Support Success • 2012 - $72,000 given to support research • Education provided to professionals • Addressing issues facing the industry
Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center • Exceptional Staff • Warm-season turfgrass research • Outreach with professionals and the community at large
The Wish ListHRAR&EC • 0.5 Acre Block irrigated, lysimeter ready, bentgrass putting green built to USGA specifications • 0.5 Acre Block irrigated, lysimeter ready, bermudagrass putting green built to USGA specifications • Six Acres in-ground irrigation with computer/handheld controls • Reestablishing a turfgrass pathologist professorship • 250-300 seat auditorium to be used for educational outreach
Turfgrass Research • Biostimulant Research • “Blacksburg” Kentucky Bluegrass • Control of Grasses in Grasses
Golf Course Management • Management Practices • Dollar Spot Disease research
Sports Field Management • Text book “Sports Turf Management in the Transition Zone” • Field Management Care
VTF Support • VA Seed Law Tax • Generous Contributions • Royalties from Mohawk seed developed at VA Tech • Bob Ruff Jr Memorial Research Golf Tournament
How you can help • All donations are tax exempt • Cash/Corporate Matching • Memorial gifts • Annuities • Bequests
Donor Recognition • Turf Club Levels • Virginia Turfgrass Journal • Perpetual Donor Plaque
Please feel free to contact us and • Make a donation today • VIRGINIA TURFGRASS FOUNDATION • 1625 Princess Anne Road • Virginia Beach, VA 23456 • 757 574 9061