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John Deere Announces Greenstart Academy

For Immediate Release 29 May 2012

PrairieCoast Equipment and John Deere Golf are pleased to announce the 2012 Green Start Academy. This career development program provides selected assistant superintendents the opportunity to network with peers and discuss trending topics and key issues with industry experts.

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US Company Recycles First Artificial Turf Field

Field Turf's Green Machine removes rolls of artificial turf and infillFieldTurf is a company based out of Calhoun Georgia whose goal from the start has been to “...make synthetic turf that is equal to or better than the best natural grass.”

In 2010, the company achieved a first in the industry by recycling all useable parts of the artificial turf system at War Memorial Stadium in the state of Arkansas.

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AGA BC Symposium Recap

by Doug Ferne, NGCOA Regional Director

Over 80 golf industry personnel attended the first AGA BC Golf Symposium hosted by Richmond Golf and Country Club on March 26th. The Allied Golf Association of British Columbia contains representation from each Industry Association, dedicated to providing one cohesive voice for the business of golf in British Columbia.

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Spring Training For Fields

By Mary Helen Sprecher; Reprinted With Permission From The American Sports Builders Association - While the pitcher is kicking at the dirt on the mound, wondering what to throw next, the batter stands in the box in the ready position. And what about you? As a parks manager, if you've done all your work ahead of time, you're probably out dealing with another facility or field–at least for now.

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