2025 BC Turf Management Field Day -- September 18th, 2025 at Bos Sod Farms

We're back in full force with this year's Turf Management Field Day, happening Thursday, September 18th, 2025, hosted by Bert Bos and his family at Bos Sod Farms in Abbotsford, BC.

Vendors are already lining up for the trade show and demonstration portion of this event.  Meanwhile, delegate registration will be opening early August.

What's the big deal this year?  Bos Sod Farms was awarded the contract to grow the 2026 World Cup sod to be installed at BC Place Stadium.  Of the 16 match locations, Vancouver is one of only two in Canada and will host 7 games between June 13 and July 7, 2026.

Bert Bos surveys what will become the 2026 World Cup pitch at BC Place Stadium

"We have not held the fall field day at a sod farm since before my time," stated WCTA Executive Director, Jerry Rousseau, adding, "Bert and his family are very enthusiastic hosts and this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for turf managers to see, touch and feel the 2026 FIFA World Cup grass in its natural habitat."

Go ahead and mark 'Field day -- Bos Sod Farms' in your calendar.  More information will be released in the coming days including a detailed event outline but plans so far include a morning education program, lunch, outdoor trade show with 25+ product and service suppliers expected along with inter-active supplier demonstration and fun activity stations.

More about WCTA
The WCTA is a 700+ member, inter-provincial, not-for-profit industry organization whose purpose is to promote the interchange of scientific and practical knowledge through education, discussion, research and to undertake advocacy relating to the care and management of turfgrass. The WCTA is proud to serve and support a diverse range of professional turf management interests such as golf courses, school boards, municipalities, sod farms, nurseries, landscapers, lawn bowling greens, mechanics, horticulturists and industry suppliers.