Sports Turf Management (2025)
2025 Turf Education Day
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45m
Ben Baumer, Assistant Groundskeeper, Chicago Bears Football Club at Turf Education Day 2025
Description: This talk focuses on the Sports side of the turf industry and how it differs from golf, lawn care etc. There will be stories shared along with what I have learned over the years working in many different levels and sectors of the Sports Turf industry. This talk will also include a dive into how the Chicago Bears run their Sports Turf Operation, including our switch from Bluegrass to Bermudagrass. In addition to tips and tricks of what we have learned along the way, and any additional questions attendees may have.
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