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Florida Sod Growers Cooperative's

Field Day 2010!

April 22-23, 2010

Lykes Bros., Inc.

Lake Placid , Florida

The FSGC Field Day is the state's only trade show to features goods, services and equipment geared specifically to the needs of sod producers and those who work in the industry.  With educational seminars, networking and social events, and an on-farm field day, there's something for everyone! 

Seminars:  Thursday, April 22nd, 1:00 - 5:00 PM, Four Points Sheraton-Chateau Elan, Sebring (next to the Sebring International Raceway)

Reception / Dinner:  Thursday, April 22nd, 6:30 PM, Four Points Sheraton-Chateau Elan, Sebring (next to the Sebring International Raceway)

On-Farm Field Day and Trade Show: Friday, April 23rd, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM, Lykes Bros., Inc., Lake Placid

*New!  Who'll Be at This Year's Show?  See our Exhibitors to Date

For more information and to register, click on the links below:

Registration Brochure, including schedule and a full list of sponsorship opportunities

2010 FSGC Field Day Registration for Attendees and Non-Exhibiting Sponsors

2010 FSGC Field Day Registration for Exhibitors and Exhibiting Sponsors

These are .pdf documents requiring Adobe Acrobat Reader.

2010 Host Hotel Information

Thursday, April 15:

Sponsorship pledges must be received to be included

on event signage

Friday, April 16:

Last day to pre-register (registrations will be accepted on site, but lunch cannot

be guaranteed)

Seminars 

Thursday, April 22nd, 1:00 - 5:00 PM

Four Points Sheraton - Chateau Elan Resort & Spa, Sebring

An afternoon of educational and informational topics specifically for sod producers and other turfgrass professionals.  Seminars will be held at this year's host hotel, the Four Points Sheraton - Chateau Elan Resort & Spa in Sebring. ($25 per participant; registration required as space is limited.)  

1:00 PM

Facing Financial Challenges in Today’s Ag Economy
Regina Thomas, Senior Vice President
Farm Credit of Central Florida

Today’s economic conditions have created unprecedented challenges for agricultural businesses. Farm Credit of Central Florida’s Senior Vice President Regina Thomas will share, creative, helpful hints on how to navigate the turbulent waters in today’s uncertain climate and how to strategically use credit to your advantage. Thomas, who grew up on a farm, has been with Farm Credit since 1994.

2:00 PM

Synthetic Turf: Considerations and Use

Dr. Jason Dettman-Kruse, Assistant Professor

Golf and Sports Turf Management

University of Florida / IFAS, Gainesville

The presentation will focus on the factors driving increased installation of synthetic turfgrass systems including maintenance, quality, playability, durability, and environmental impact.  Discussion will include recent research related to environmental, safety, and health concerns of synthetic systems and how they compare to natural turfgrass systems

3:00 PM

PMU Spill Control Training

Paul Mitola, Environmental Specialist

Bureau of Entomology and Pest Control

Florida Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services

Refresh your skills on the safe handling of pesticides through hands-on mock pesticide spill drills, which includes proper labeling of pesticide concentrate containers, proper use of personal protective equipment according to the pesticide label, proper disposal of pesticides and pesticide containers and a discussion on the liabilities of pesticide spills.

4:00 PM

Recent Research in Turf Entomology

Dr. Ron Cherry, Professor

Department of Entomology

UF/IFAS Everglades Research & Education Center, Belle Glade

Chinch bugs are a significant pest in some Florida turf varieties, especially as they've become resistant  to many of the insecticides that formerly offered some measure of control.  Dr. Cherry will examine the development of this resistance as well as the history of host plant resistance to southern chinch bugs.  He'll also discuss recents tests on the effect of fertilization on chinch bug populations and disease in St. Augustinegras and the recent discovery of a turf herbicide which kills sod webworms.

Reception / Dinner

Thursday, April 22nd, 6:30 - 9:30 PM

Four Points Sheraton - Chateau Elan Resort & Spa, Sebring

Kick-off your Field Day experience by joining us on Thursday evening, April 22nd for our popular Field Day Reception! This casual reception and dinner buffet is a unique opportunity to visit and network with other industry professionals or simply catch up with old friends.
(Reservations are required; $25 per person)

Field Day and Trade Show

Friday, April 23rd, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Lykes Bros., Inc., Lake Placid

www.lykestreesandturf.com

This day-long event features static vendor displays as well as demonstrations of larger equipment, ranging from spriggers to mowers to harvesters.  

This year's on-farm Field Day will be hosted by Lykes Bros, Inc. , which has been a premiere Florida agribusiness for over a century!

 
About Lykes Bros., Inc.:   Well over 100 years ago, Dr. Howell Tyson Lykes left a medical career to raise cattle and citrus on the family homestead in rural Hernando County, Florida. By the turn of the century, Dr. Lykes had moved his family and business operations to Tampa and was shipping cattle to Cuba aboard a three-masted wooden schooner. One by one, each of Dr. Lykes seven sons joined the business. Working together, they expanded and diversified, incorporating as Lykes Bros. Inc. in 1910. Descendents of Dr. Lykes have retained ownership of Lykes Bros. and continue to build on the solid foundation laid by the doctor and his seven sons. The Turf and Tree division produces Floratam St. Augustine and JaMur Zoysiagrass, as well as sabal palms, pines, and a variety of other trees.

Admission includes continental breakfast and lunch on site, provided this year by Everglades Farm Equipment. 

You’ll also have the chance to “pick your own prize” in our popular bucket raffle!   Whether you're a grower, installer, supplier or just interested in the industry, Field Day is a great place to network, meet your customers, or learn about the latest innovations in the industry. 

(Please register by April 16; must register on-site after this date.  $35 FSGC members; $40 non-members)

2010 Field Day Exhibitors to Date

At the Sebring International Raceway

150 Midway Drive, Sebring, Florida 33870

Reservations:  (863) 655-7200

www.chateauelansebring.com

When making your reservation, ask for the Florida Sod Growers group rate (standard room: $99 per night; suite wing, $119 per night, plus applicable tax and fees). 

The Sebring International Raceway is the is the oldest permanent road racing track in North America, evolving from a World War II air base.   View this year's racing schedule or learn more here:  www.sebringraceway.com.