Midwest Regional Turf Foundation upcoming events

2026 VIRTUAL Herbicide Workshop (November 06, 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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.

2026 Turf & Landscape Seminar (November 17, 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT

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:

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.

FREE Lawn Care Leadership Panel Discussion (December 01, 2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

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.

SIGN UP HERE

*You MUST be an MRTF member to receive the link.

FREE Early Career Member Networking Kickoff Event (December 03, 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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*

FREE Professional Development Workshop (December 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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

REGISTER HERE

Lunch will be provided and is sponsored by

2026 Turf Herbicide Workshop (in-person) (December 10, 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 13:00:00 GMT

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.

2027 Indiana Green Expo (February 08, 2027)

Mon, 08 Feb 2027 05:00:00 GMT

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.

Midwest Regional Turf Foundation upcoming events

2026 VIRTUAL Herbicide Workshop (November 06, 2026)

Register Online Here

Registration Costs (subject to change):

*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.*

2026 Turf & Landscape Seminar (November 17, 2026)

REGISTER HERE

The following credits were approved LAST YEAR by the OISC:

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.*

FREE Lawn Care Leadership Panel Discussion (December 01, 2026)

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

FREE Early Career Member Networking Kickoff Event (December 03, 2026)

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

FREE Professional Development Workshop (December 08, 2026)

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

REGISTER HERE

2026 Turf Herbicide Workshop (in-person) (December 10, 2026)

REGISTRATION OPEN NOW!

Registration Costs

*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.*

2027 Indiana Green Expo (February 08, 2027)

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.*

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.

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.

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.

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.