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Canadian Turf Talks Guelph Turfgrass Institute
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Canadian Turf Talks interviews guests from all sides of the Canadian turfgrass industry – including lawn care, sports turf, golf, recreation facilities, and nursery sod. We cover turf management, work-life balance, and career advice for anyone looking to get into the turf world. Co-hosted by Dr. Sara Stricker from the Guelph Turfgrass Institute and Co-Hosts from the Canadian Turf Industry.
For transcripts and more information visit www.guelphturfgrass.ca/canadian-turf-talks
Brought to you by the University of Guelph and the Guelph Turfgrass Institute.
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Episode 12 - From the desert to the rainforest
Rob Wilke, superintendent at the Skeena Valley Golf & Country Club in Terrace, B.C., was named the CGSA/Rain Bird Environmental Achievement-of-the-Year Award winner in 2022. Not only has he reduced water use on the course (mostly out of necessity), but he has developed a liquid compost product that is made on-site. Since he started spraying the compost tea on his fairways and greens, the Microdochium patch has been SEVERELY reduced - to the point that he has dramatically cut down on synthetic pesticide use. This episode covers turf management in extremely rainy, and extremely dry environments, and Rob's involvement with the British Columbia Superintendents Association.
SUMMARY KEYWORDS
turfgrass, Ontario, golf, British Columbia, environmental, compost, disease control, superintendents association, Osoyoos Golf Club, Skeena Valley GCC
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Episode 11 - Design, build, and renovate
Jeff Mingay is a golf course architect based in Toronto who has been recently working to renovate Cutten Fields in Guelph, Ontario. Jeff and Bill Green, Superintendent at Cutten, join our co-hosts to discuss the renovations and golf architecture in general. Due to some unforeseen circumstances, the renovations at Cutten were completed entirely "in-house" over the past four years - thanks to a superstar team and the stars aligning. This episode covers construction, design, and re-interpretation of golf courses.
SUMMARY KEYWORDS
turfgrass, Ontario, golf, architecture, construction, renovations
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Episode 10 - We're on a roll
Mike Schiedel's family has been farming along the Grand River in Waterloo County for 80 years. GreenHorizons Group of Sod Farms is one of the largest sod farms in Canada, and Mike is also the President of the Nursery Sod Growers Association of Ontario. Mike says that the sod business needs to be your hobby, your career, and your passion. This episode covers how sod is produced, the challenges issued by Mother Nature, and soil health.
SUMMARY KEYWORDS
turfgrass, Ontario, farming, sod production, business
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent. -
Episode 9 - Surf and turf
Amanda Hoewing a Regional Sales Manager for Professional Turf at DLF North America in Ontario. DLF Seeds is a global seed company headquartered in Roskilde, Denmark. Amanda gets us "up to seed" on the supply side of the turf industry, from breeding to sales and everything in between. This episode covers the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the turf seed industry, #NoMowMay, and what's coming next from turf breeders.
SUMMARY KEYWORDS
turfgrass, Ontario, golf, lawn, golf course construction, horticulture, breeding, seed production
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent. -
Episode 8 - It's just you and nature
Jason Steadwell is a Turf Specialist at Syngenta Canada in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He is possibly the "best travelled" in the Canadian turf industry, since he is supporting superintendents from Alberta to northern Ontario. From economics to raking bunkers and now acting as a PROBLEM SOLVER, Jason shares his experience with us. This episode covers some of the new projects underway at Syngenta (this is not a paid ad) and some suggestions for professional development in the golf industry.
SUMMARY KEYWORDS
Disease management, Microdochium, golf, Alberta, Manitoba, superintendent, active ingredient, Syngenta, business, biologicals, travel
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent. -
Episode 7 - The sky is the limit
Your hosts Dr. Sara Stricker (Guelph Turfgrass Institute) and Jason Haines (Sunshine Coast Golf & Country Club) chat about the start of a new season for Canadian Turf Talks.