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Supporting the Virginia Turfgrass Foundation: Advancing Research and Education in Turfgrass Industry

The Virginia Turfgrass Foundation is a nonprofit entity dedicated to supporting the turfgrass industry through significant research funding, educational outreach, and community engagement. Since 2012, we have directed $72,000 towards critical turfgrass research and education initiatives. Our facilities, including advanced putting greens built to USGA specifications, serve as a hub for innovative research in warm-season turfgrasses and disease management. Join us in our mission to enhance the turfgrass industry by making a donation. Your support is tax-exempt and vital for ongoing research and outreach.

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Supporting the Virginia Turfgrass Foundation: Advancing Research and Education in Turfgrass Industry

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  1. Virginia Turfgrass Foundation • Supporting the Turfgrass Industry

  2. VirginiaTurfgrassFoundation • Nonprofit entity • Building an Endowment • Turfgrass Research • Field Days

  3. VTF Support Success • 2012 - $72,000 given to support research • Education provided to professionals • Addressing issues facing the industry

  4. Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center • Exceptional Staff • Warm-season turfgrass research • Outreach with professionals and the community at large

  5. 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 

  6. Turfgrass Research • Biostimulant Research • “Blacksburg” Kentucky Bluegrass • Control of Grasses in Grasses

  7. Golf Course Management • Management Practices • Dollar Spot Disease research

  8. Sports Field Management • Text book “Sports Turf Management in the Transition Zone” • Field Management Care

  9. The Future

  10. VTF Support • VA Seed Law Tax • Generous Contributions • Royalties from Mohawk seed developed at VA Tech • Bob Ruff Jr Memorial Research Golf Tournament

  11. How you can help • All donations are tax exempt • Cash/Corporate Matching • Memorial gifts • Annuities • Bequests

  12. Donor Recognition • Turf Club Levels • Virginia Turfgrass Journal • Perpetual Donor Plaque

  13. Thank You

  14. 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

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