Community Service Project on the National Mall in honor of National Golf Day 2023
May 17, 2023 – Morrisville, NC – The Nufarm EXCEL Leadership Program joined key golf industry leaders and partners in meeting with congressional leaders on important topics impacting the golf industry in Washington, networking and participating in a community service project at the National Mall in honor of National Golf Day, May 8-10.
On Tuesday, May 9, the Nufarm EXCEL Program participants joined many other volunteer groups on the National Mall for a beautification community service project. Project volunteers mulched the mall’s cherry tree stands; seeded and mowed turf panels; performed landscape bed planting; and sodded, pruned and spruced the German American Friendship Garden and areas around the Sylvan Theater.
On Wednesday, May 10, golf industry leaders and Nufarm EXCEL participants met with their state’s respective seniors and congressional legislative leaders on the Hill to cover key issues in 2023 including:
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The positive physical and mental health benefits of golfing in support of the PHIT (Personal Health Investment Today) Act
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Expanding public funding on turfgrass research through the universities and private organizations in the 2023 Farm Bill
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The importance of H-2B visas for the golf industry with current labor shortage challenges
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Updating the US tax code to incorporate disaster relief for golf courses
“National Golf Day provided golf industry leaders with the opportunity to meet our elected officials and convey the golf industry’s impact on a state and national level, help to drive the US economy, lead the way in protecting the environment and provide employment opportunities,” said Nufarm Golf Segment Lead Jeff Eldridge. “Nufarm, as a partner for growth, is committed to helping our golf course superintendents lead golf’s future and preserving green space for generations to come.”
During the National Golf Day event, Nufarm recognized and heard speeches from its EXCEL Class of 2023 Graduates at the EXCEL graduation dinner reception on Tuesday, May 9:
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Nick Mortara, Assistant Superintendent at Fairview Country Club in Greenwich, CT
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Kyle Gentry, Director of Agronomy at Finley Golf Club at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, NC
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Mark Lyon, Golf Course Superintendent at Teton Pines Resort and Country Club in Jackson, WY
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Carey Hofner, Golf Course Superintendent at Happy Ranch
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Evan McFadden, Assistant Superintendent at Martis Camp Club in Truckee, CA
From left to right: Nick Mortara, Kyle Gentry, Mark Lyon, Carey Hofner and Evan McFadden
About National Golf Day
National Golf Day is organized by the American Golf Industry Coalition, a leadership committee comprised of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, the National Golf Course Owners Association, the United States Golf Association, and many other golf leadership partners. Nufarm was proud to both sponsor the event and have the GCSAA’s Nufarm EXCEL Leadership Program members participate. National Golf Day is in its 15th year and is designed to bring both a coalition of golf industry leaders and congressional leaders together to discuss critical topics impacting the golf industry. For complete details on National Golf Day visit www.golfcoalition.org.
National Golf Day 2023 – American Golf Industry Coalition
About The Nufarm EXCEL Leadership Program
Funded by Nufarm and administered by the GCSAA Foundation, EXCEL is a three-year program for assistant superintendents designed to help them develop personally and professionally in the golf course management industry through cross-training, career development, and community leadership. For program details and eligibility, visit the link below.
https://www.gcsaa.org/foundation/education/excel-leadership-program
About Nufarm
Established more than 100 years ago, Nufarm is recognized as one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of plant protection in the world. As a top supplier to the US turf and ornamental market, Nufarm strives to offer a solution for every challenge from innovations such as Anuew™ to go-to products such as SureGuard® SC, Celero®, Escalade® 2, Arena®, Pinpoint®, Traction™, Millennium Ultra™ 2, Safari®, TriStar® and the 3336® brand family. As the manufacturing landscape changes, Nufarm is expanding to bring innovation and choice to distributors, retailers and the professionals they serve. For more information and a complete list of Nufarm products, visit nufarm.com/usturf.
Nufarm Americas Inc. is a subsidiary of Nufarm Limited, a manufacturer, supplier and marketer of crop protection products based in Australia. Nufarm is recognized as one of the leading agricultural and turf chemical manufacturers in the world. Nufarm Americas, Inc. formulates products that serve the agricultural, professional turf, vegetation management and forestry markets in the United States.
Contact
Reuel Heyden
US Marketing Communications Manager– Turf & Ornamental
Phone: 919.748.9579
Email: [email protected]
