TCNC/Green Resource Regional Meeting
TCNC & Green Resource Regional Meeting
Join the Turfgrass Council of North Carolina (TCNC) and Green Resource for an afternoon of high-impact education, technical insights, and professional networking. Designed specifically for green industry professionals, this regional meeting delivers actionable strategies to optimize stormwater management, unlock soil health, and conquer tough weed pressures.
Connect with industry peers, earn valuable continuing education credits, and gain the competitive edge your business needs for the upcoming season.
📅 Event Details
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Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026
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Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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Location: Muddy River Distillery | 250 N Main Street, Mount Holly, NC 28120
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Registration Cost: Members: $40 | Non-Members: $60
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Capacity: Limited to 75 attendees—register early to secure your spot!
🎓 Approved & Targeted CEUs
We are committed to helping you maintain your professional credentials. This event features approved Pesticide credits and targeted green industry licensing credits:
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Approved NC Pesticide Credits:
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I (Regulatory): 1.0 Credit
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L (Ornamental & Turf): 2.0 Credits
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N (Demonstration & Research): 2.0 Credits
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O (Ag Pest-Plant): 2.0 Credits
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D (Dealer): 2.0 Credits
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X (Private): 2.0 Credits
- NCLCLB: 3.00 Landscape
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📋 Education Agenda
1:00 PM – 1:10 PM | Opening Comments: Welcome & TCNC Highlights
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Speakers: Wil Sutton (TCNC President) & Marcy Cottle (CSO)
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Kick off the afternoon with welcome remarks, key industry themes, and logistics for the day.
1:10 PM – 2:00 PM | The 2026 Stormwater Standard: Physics, Policy, & Property Memory
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Speaker: Alex Purdy, Owner, Carolina Terrain
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Dive deep into the shifting landscape of modern stormwater requirements. This session breaks down the core physics of water management, evolving regional policies, and how “property memory” dictates long-term site success and liability.
2:00 PM – 2:10 PM | Networking Break
2:10 PM – 3:00 PM | Decoding the Soil Microbiome: Unlocking Nature’s Potential for Plant Health & Water Efficiency
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Speakers: Devin McCaffrey & Chris Underwood, Ph.D.
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Healthy turf starts from the ground up. Learn how the soil microbiome directly impacts plant resilience, root structure, and water efficiency, allowing you to optimize inputs while achieving superior turf quality.
3:00 PM – 3:10 PM | Networking Break
3:10 PM – 4:00 PM | Winning Against Sedges
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Speaker: Eric Steffensen, PBI Gordon
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Sedge and kyllinga remain some of the most persistent and frustrating weeds in the landscape. This presentation covers their lifecycle, field identification, and regional distribution. Discover precisely how and when these weeds reproduce so you can deploy highly effective, timed control strategies.
4:00 PM | Closing Remarks
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Speakers: Wil Sutton & Marcy Cottle
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Final acknowledgments, CEU sign-outs, and a look ahead to upcoming industry events.
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