Upcoming events

    • November 06, 2026
    • December 18, 2026
    • Online

    This is an on-demand, ONLINE Version of our in-person Herbicide Workshop. We understand that many are unable to travel and attend the in-person version of this workshop. With this option, you will have access to the material at all times from November 6th to December 18th. During this time, you may choose to complete the entire program, or focus on the items you're interested in. You will receive credits for EACH section completed.

    The ONLINE format is as follows:

    • Varying CCH-earning, professional-quality video presentations will be delivered by Dr. Aaron Patton, Turfgrass Specialist and Weed Scientist.
    • Registered attendees can choose which presentations to watch and earn credits based on their interests, though all videos will be available to watch.
    • Attendees who register by November 9th will have until December 18th to watch the presentations at their convenience. Later registrations will be allowed with a cutoff deadline of December 18, 2026.
    • Dr. Patton will address attendee questions via email.
    • More details on how to access the content will be sent by email a few days before the event is to begin.
    • Registrants will receive Purdue’s latest turf weed control publication in the mail.

    Register Online Here


    OISC CCH’s APPROVED THIS YEAR:


    Michigan Credits Approved LAST YEAR:

    Category 3a, 3b, 6 – 6 credits each

    Kentucky Credits Approved LAST YEAR:

    Category 3 – 6 credits

    Please note: you must complete the WHOLE virtual program to earn the credit totals above.

    Registration Costs (subject to change):

    • $110 (first 2 MRTF members), $85 (each additional member)
    • $160 non-member

     

     

    *If you are unable to attend, for any reason, your registration fee will be retained as a donation to the MRTF, a not-for-profit 501c3.*


    • November 17, 2026
    • 8:00 AM
    • November 18, 2026
    • 3:30 PM
    • William H. Daniel Turfgrass Research & Diagnostic Center, 1340 Cherry Ln., West Lafayette, IN 47907

    This event is designed for intermediate and advanced turf professionals, providing them with the latest technology for managing turf and landscape systems, and to maintain their pesticide applicator licenses.  Two full days of CCH earning presentations delivered by faculty and staff from Purdue University and the Office of the Indiana State Chemists.  Registered attendees (in-person) will be provided with lunch on day two of the seminar. 

    REGISTER HERE

    The following credits were approved LAST YEAR by the OISC:

    Cat. 2 (5 cch) | Cat. 3a (7.5 cch) | Cat. 3b (10 cch) | Cat. 5 (5.5 cch) | Cat. 6 (6.5 cch) | Cat. 7a (3 cch) | Cat. 8 (3.5 cch) | Cat. RT (4 cch)

    Please note: you must attend all sessions on both days to get all credits available.


    Cost (subject to change):

        $260: MRTF members

        $350: Non-members


     

    *If you are unable to attend, for any reason, your registration fee will be retained as a donation to the MRTF, a not-for-profit 501c3.*


    • December 01, 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Zoom (Online, Virtual Meeting)

    This event is only offered to MRTF members. There is NO COST to attend.

    Topics Covered: Lessons Learned from the 2026 Season, Preparing for a More Profitable Year, and Setting Goals for 2027

    This one-hour virtual session will be led by Terry Jungels and Dave Koone. They intend to discuss the topics above, share stories and ideas, and provide an open platform for questions. Both gentlemen have run or are currently running successful lawn care businesses and can't wait to connect with others. 

    We hope that you are able to attend this session. It will be held on December 1st, starting at 1:000 pm (EST). If you are interested or intend to join, please click the link below and fill out the short form. The Zoom link will be sent to everyone who fills out the form* at the end of November. 


    *You MUST be an MRTF member to receive the link.
    • December 03, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
    • Brickyard Crossing Golf Course, 4400 W 16th St, Indianapolis, IN 46222

    This event is only offered to MRTF members. There is NO COST to attend.

    Calling all MRTF members who have been in the industry for under 10 years! This event aims to create useful professional relationships among early-career turf professionals while encouraging honest discussion about business practices, operational challenges, lessons learned, and successful methods. 

    There will be chances to get to know your peers and more seasoned industry partners, tours of the Brickyard facilities and grounds, lunch provided, and more targeted problem/solution discussions. 

    Space for this event is limited, so DO NOT WAIT to sign up!


    *REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOT OPEN YET*

    • December 08, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • William H. Daniel Turfgrass Research & Diagnostic Center, 1340 Cherry Ln., West Lafayette, IN 47907

    This event is only offered to MRTF members. There is NO COST to attend.

    REGISTER HERE


    Lunch will be provided and is sponsored by


    • December 10, 2026
    • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • William H. Daniel Turfgrass Research & Diagnostic Center, 1340 Cherry Ln., West Lafayette, IN 47907

    This one-day workshop is designed for beginners and more experienced professionals who want more information on herbicide use principles and discussions of how to control common green industry weeds. This workshop offers training in weed identification, integrated weed management, selecting the right herbicides, enhancing weed control, and updates on the latest weed research findings.

     REGISTRATION OPEN NOW!


    OISC CCH’s REQUESTED

    Category 3a & 6 – 7 credits

    Category 3b – 5 credits

    Category RT – 4 credits

    Category 2, 5, & 7a - 2 credits

    Registration Costs 

    *Costs are subject to change.

    • $110 (first 2 MRTF members), $85 (each additional member)
    • $160 non-members

     

     

    *If you are unable to attend, for any reason, your registration fee will be retained as a donation to the MRTF, a not-for-profit 501c3.*


    • February 08, 2027
    • February 10, 2027
    • Indiana Convention Center, 100 South Capitol, Indianapolis, IN 46225

    The Indiana Green Expo (IGE) is an annual three-day conference for professional turfgrass, landscape, and nursery managers as well as allied groups such as arborists and vegetation management firms. A typical program includes eight concurrent educational sessions, 60+ speakers, ten 3-hour directed workshops, and a tradeshow with about 120 exhibitors and over 100 hours of educational presentations. This event is typically held in January/February at the Indianapolis Convention Center. The conference is a joint effort between the Midwest Regional Turf Foundation (MRTF) and the Indiana Nursery & Landscape Association (INLA) with an average attendance of 1,600 green industry professionals.

    Please visit http://www.indianagreenexpo.com/ for details as they become available.

    For Exhibitor registration and questions, contact Rick Haggard at rhaggard@inla1.org

     

     

    *If you are unable to attend, for any reason, your registration fee will be retained as a donation to the MRTF, a not-for-profit 501c3.*


Past events

October 12, 2026 2026 Golf Day Fundraiser
August 04, 2026 2026 Lawn Care Diagnostic Training
July 21, 2026 2026 Turf & Landscape Field Day


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