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News and Events
Information on Purchasing Florida Sod
FSGC grower member farms are committed to producing high
quality sod for home, commercial, sports and recreational
needs. From bahia to bermuda, St. Augustine to specialty
grasses - our members can provide what you're looking for!
The FSGC does not sell or broker sod. However, we make it
easy to find what you need:
- Visit our Grower Members page. From this page, you can
either scroll through our member farms alphabetically,
or click on your region of the state (on the map of Florida)
to view a list of grower farms in your area.
- Farm listings include
the varieties grown; whether the farm sells wholesale
only or also "residential" (typically
smaller quantities for home lawn sodding or replacement);
and a sod sales number to contact for information on pricing
and availability. Many farms also offer delivery or installation
(check under "Additional Services").
Whether you're installing a premiere athletic field or
just sprucing up your own back yard, we look forward
to supplying you with just the right turf to ensure years
of exceptional performance and enjoyment.
Get Down in the Political Grassroots - Waters Featured Speaker at Field Day Educational Sessions
Think your elected officials understand your issues?
"Don't ever assume for a minute they do", says political grassroots consultant Leslie Waters, a former state representative and speaker pro tempore of the Florida House (1998-2000). Although legislators are concerned and want to do a good job, she says, the sheer number and complexity of the issues they face daily make it critical that organizations communicate effectively so their concerns aren't lost in the shuffle.
A dynamic and energetic speaker, Waters kicks off this year's FSGC Field Day Educational Session with a look at how organizations can more effectively advocate elected officials by building relationships with those who represent them at city hall, in county government, in Tallahassee and in the halls of Congress. For a complete educational session agenda and registration information, click here.
CEUs for Pesticide Applicators Available at Field Day
This year's FSGC Field Day Educational Sessions "Research Update on Hunting Billbugs and Southern Chinch Bugs" and "What Do You Mean Those Pesticides Don't Affect Your Health?" have been approved for CORE CEUs for Pesticide Applicators. The sessions are scheduled from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM on Thursday, April 24 at the USDA Horticultural Research Laboratory in Ft. Pierce. The cost of the afternoon is $25 and includes the featured presentation by Leslie Waters on communicating effectively with legislators. Pre-registered is required as seating is limited. For more information, click here.
UF/ FSGC Announce the Release of "Captiva" St. Augustine
The Florida Sod Growers Cooperative and the Univeristy of Florida / Florida Foundation Seed Producers recently announced the release of "Captiva" St. Augustine, which was developed by Dr. Russell Nagata at the UF/IFAS Everglades Research & Education Center in Belle Glade, Florida. 
In 2005, the FSGC partnered with the university to evaluate the turfgrass on cooperating farms throughout Florida, Georgia and Texas to assess its performance under standard production practices. After review, the University approved Captiva for release in the 2007.
Captiva officially debuted at the FSGC Annual Meeting in January and was featured at the Turfgrass Producers International's MidWinter Conference trade show in Orlando this past February. The turf has exhibited significant resistance to the southern chinch bug and good shade tolerance, but perhaps its most appealing characteristics may be its ability to maintain a deeper green color with fewer inputs and its dwarf-like growth habits, which mean less frequent mowing and a lush, compact appearance. The turf is expected to be available for purchase in late spring.
"Where to Buy" information will be posted here soon! If you'd like to be notified when this information is available online, send us an email request. Your request must include a name and a valid email address. You will not be contacted by telephone and your information will not be collected or shared.
Photos courtesy of Dr. Russell Nagata, University of Florida / IFAS. The original University of Florida press release on Captiva can be found here.
Symposium on Climate Information Can Help in Managing Risks
From the University of Florida, Gainesville - Agricultural and natural resource managers need climate information to address short and long-term challenges posed by a variable and changing climate. CIMR is an international symposium that will provide a forum for the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and ideas among diverse participants. Its purpose is to identify priorities and plan strategies for climate research, education and outreach programs that are needed to assure decision makers have relevant and valuable climate information. Solutions will depend on integrating these programs, with decision makers and other stakeholders as active partners.
Symposium attendees will include federal, state and local government agencies conducting climate research, NGOs, PVOs, the private sector and working group representatives, crop consultants, commodity associations, producer organizations, environmental consulting firms, agricultural and natural resources media and others.
For more information, visit the symposium website: www.conference.ifas.ufl.edu/CIMR
FSGC Names Directors, Officers for 2008
 Members of the Florida Sod Growers Cooperative re-elected three directors to additional two-year terms at its recent annual meeting in Orlando: Dave Dymond,
H & H Sod Company, Kenansville; Paul Grose, King Ranch, Belle Glade; and William Nugent, Bethel Farms. Other directors are Keith Truenow, Lake Jem Farms, Mount Dora; Mark Garrett, Kirkland Sod, New Smyrna Beach; James Maulden, McCall Sod Farm, Southport; and Stan Speed, Lykes Bros, Inc., Okeechobee.
Nugent will again serve as the organization's president, with Truenow as vice president. Grose was re-elected treasurer and Garrett will again serve as secretary.
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