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Jim NovakTurfgrass Producers International


Jim Novak is public relations manager of Turfgrass Producers International (TPI), a non-profit association with more than 1,100 members worldwide. Learn more at TurfGrassSod.org, and contact Jim at jnovak@turfgrasssod.org.


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Sod harvested at TPI Summer Conference beautifies village park   10 Aug, 2010
By: Jim Novak

The donation and delivery of 30,000 sq. ft. of freshly harvested sod to Veterans Memorial Park in the Village of Warwick capped off a successful event that saw participants from around the world gather in New York to view the latest advancements in turfgrass technology.

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Natural turfgrass keeps giving and giving   12 Jul, 2010
By: Jim Novak

Although some casual observers might think that turfgrass sod producers are selling their farms an inch at a time, research suggests they are actually “growing” more topsoil as a result of sound farming practices and the natural growth characteristics of turfgrass.

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Toronto's BMO Field gets a Kentucky bluegrass facelift   10 May, 2010
By: Jim Novak

Zander Sod provides the sod for the 21,800-seat stadium at the Exhibition Place, which features a SubAir System — drainage, vacuum, blowing and heating system installed under the turf.

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The vital (and sometimes misunderstood) role of turfgrass in controlling storm water runoff   8 Apr, 2010
By: Jim Novak

Someone has to speak up when misinformation threatens to negatively affect homeowners' perception of turfgrass on their properties . . .and someone did.

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Questioning turfgrass research    9 Mar, 2010
By: Jim Novak

Writing this column is extremely difficult because the subject matter is somewhat sensitive in natur

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Educating the public: It's all in the delivery   9 Dec, 2009
By: Jim Novak

There's no denying that water conservation is an important issue, especially in those regions of the country where annual rainfall is minimal and/or water is a precious commodity.

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Green, Green Grass of Home – But Where’s Home?   10 Nov, 2009
By: Jim Novak

Mystery behind the soldier caring for his “home turf” is finally solved.

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Famous turf photo mystery finally solved   2 Nov, 2009
By: Jim Novak

A soldier serving in Iraq lovingly tended a tiny plot of turgrass to remind him of the green grass of Oregon

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Famous turf photo mystery finally solved   2 Nov, 2009
By: Jim Novak

A soldier serving in Iraq lovingly tended a tiny plot of turfgrass to remind him of the green grass of Oregon.

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Turfgrass: Smell the difference it makes   12 Oct, 2009
By: Jim Novak

Research is showing that certain scents, such as freshly mowed grass, offset the consequences of stress on nerve cells.