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Author(s):MacKenzie, Jack Jr.
Author Affiliation:Superintendent, North Oaks Golf Club, North Oaks, Minnesota
Title:BMPs? Been doing them all along...
Column Name:The view from up north...
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Source:TurfNet Monthly. Vol. 14, No. 2, February 2007, p. 12.
Publishing Information:Orlando, FL: Turnstile Publishing Co.
# of Pages:1
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Best management practices; Integrated Pest Management; Cultural methods
Abstract/Contents:Discusses possible issues with Best Management Practices (BMPs) and Integrated Pest Management (IMP) Programs. States that BMPs "are a great example of management complexitis, a disease that is becoming too common in [the golf] industry...[it] creates complication, thereby meriting the employment of a specialist, who in turn will express the implied and perceived notions of said idea developed in an effort to make [a superintendent's] job easier." Stresses that "true professionals in [this] line of work don't need to be taught BMPs to maintain a golf course and thereby protect their employment." Briefly describes the development of IPMs, stating that "successful turf management has always been more than the absent-minded use of chemicals. [The] industry wouldn't exist without proper cultural practices." Concludes that "turf management professionals are very good at a great many things...[and] all [they] have to do is get out onto [their] courses and appreciate the magic of [their] abilities."
Language:English
References:0
Note:Pictures, b/w
ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
MacKenzie, J. Jr. 2007. BMPs? Been doing them all along.... TurfNet Mon. 14(2):p. 12.
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