2025 Turfgrass and Technology Conference

2025 Conference Agenda

APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:

NCLCLB: Landscape 3

NCDA PESTICIDE CREDITS: B : 1.0, L : 2.0, N : 2.0, D : 2.0, X : 2.0

GCSAA : .30

January 30, 2025 – Conference Agenda

9:00am – 3:00pm

9:00 – 10:00 AM
Regional Ambassador Collaboration Channel Coffee & Networking
Kick off the day with coffee and light refreshments while connecting with our new TCNC Regional Ambassador team and fellow attendees.

10:00 – 10:15 AM
Welcome
Welcome remarks and highlights for the day.

10:15 – 11:15 AM
Workshop 1: Pesticide Management – Chris Vincent – Aquatrols
Gain expert insights on pesticide management and compliance.

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Workshop 2: Understanding Soil Health: Technical Insights for the Turfgrass Industry –Jay Blanchfield: Sunrock – Balancing Soils, Ray McCauley, PhD: NCSU Turfgrass Extension Associate, Darrin Paschal: Triden Bionutrients, LLC , and Jonathan Richardson, NCCTP: Green Resource, Moderator.

Learn advanced techniques and research for maintaining soil health, tailored specifically for turfgrass professionals.

12:15 – 1:45 PM
Vendor Showcase, Lunch & Business Meeting
Meet our amazing vendors and their products that support our industry, enjoy a catered lunch, and participate in a brief TCNC Annual Business Meeting.

1:45 – 2:45 PM
Workshop 3: Technical Integration – CRMs for Success, Jessie Barrack & Lisa Marino – Service Autopilot
Explore effective CRM strategies to optimize business operations and enhance client relationships.

2:45 – 3:00 PM
Closing
Wrap up the day with final thoughts, acknowledgments, and a look ahead to upcoming events and opportunities.

** Credits pending.