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Newsletter
Author(s):Follis, Chad
Author Affiliation:Director, Michigan Turfgrass Foundation
Title:MTF vision impacts athletic fields
Source:Newsnotes (Michigan Turfgrass Foundation). Summer 2007, p. 9-11.
Publishing Information:Lansing, MI [Saginaw, MI]: Michigan Turfgrass Foundation
# of Pages:3
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Michigan Turfgrass Foundation; Environmental stewardship; Athletic fields; Education; Turfgrass industry
Abstract/Contents:Dicusses a grant that "financed the creation of an educational curriculum that uses turfgrass as a model to teach Math, Science, Business and Communication skills to at-risk underrepresented youth." States that 90 students are involved. Notes that the "kick-off celebration" was held at Comerica Park. Mentions that the "MTESP [Michigan Turfgrass Environmental Stewardship Program] has been a success for golf courses and their members. With this knowledge and support, the program is growing into other areas. These areas include sports fields, parks and recreation facilities."
Language:English
References:0
Note:Pictures, color
ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Follis, C. 2007. MTF vision impacts athletic fields. Newsnotes (Michigan Turfgrass Foundation). p. 9-11.
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