The line-up for the 2012 Ohio Turfgrass Foundation Conference and Show has been finalized and once again, some of the industry's best and brightest will be in Columbus, Ohio to discuss the latest research and industry trends impacting your profession. This year's conference will feature nearly 100 hours of education focusing on being more efficient with your resources, more effective in your daily role and more! No matter which section of the industry you serve, if you have anything to do with managing turfgrass, you will not want to miss this event!

In addition to our Golf Turf Management, Sports & Grounds, Lawn & Landscape and General Pest Management Tracks, we will have several special special sessions taking place this year including the Lawn and Landscape Symposium, Sports & Grounds Assembly and Ohio Golf Summit  (all Dec 5).

The Lawn & Landscape Symposium will provide lawn and landscaping owners and managers with insight on how to grow your business and will provide you with an opportunity to network with your peers to learn more about recent successes and failures to enhance your operation. Later that evening, Holganix and Advanced Turf Solutions will host the Lawn & Landscape Symposium Reception at Park Street Tavern to allow for networking and exchanging of ideas in a relaxed environment. The first 100 people into the education sessions that morning will receive their Reception invitations.

Also on December 5th will be the Sports & Grounds Assembly. If you manage school grounds, athletic fields or other green spaces, this track will provide insight to making the most of your resources without sacrificing the quality of your product or safety of those enjoying them. Be sure to bring your Athletic Director (no charge!) or General Manager to hear what some of the leading experts have to say.

The Ohio Golf Summit will focus on the golf industry in general, welcoming superintendents, golf professionals, course owners, club managers and golfers for this day of insight on some of the latest trends impacting the industry. This will be a wonderful opportunity to take a "retreat" close to home with the entire management staff of your facility.

For a full review of the speakers, education and other activities happening during the Conference and Show, visit www.otfshow.org .