Canadian Turf Talks interviews guests from all sides of the Canadian turfgrass industry – including lawn care, sports turf, golf, recreation facilities, and nursery sod. We cover turf management, work-life balance, and career advice for anyone looking to get into the turf world. Co-hosted by Dr. Sara Stricker from the Guelph Turfgrass Institute and Co-Hosts from the Canadian Turf Industry. For transcripts and more information visit www.guelphturfgrass.ca/canadian-turf-talks Brought to you by the University of Guelph and the Guelph Turfgrass Institute.
In this episode, we sit down with Mike Jiggens, the editor of Turf & Rec magazine, to explore the world of turfgrass journalism. He shares how he got his start in the industry, his approach to finding compelling stories, and the biggest changes he’s witnessed over his 30-year career. From shifts in media consumption to the evolving challenges facing turf professionals, this conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at the st...
Meet the new co-host, Carol Turner. We chat about Carol’s experience the must-attend conferences and events including OTS (Ontario Turfgrass Symposium), OGSA (Ontario Golf Course Superintendents’ Association) GCSAA (Golf Course Superintendents Association of America), even BIGGA (British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association)!
Rob Wilke, superintendent at the Skeena Valley Golf & Country Club in Terrace, B.C., was named the CGSA/Rain Bird Environmental Achievement-of-the-Year Award winner in 2022. Not only has he reduced water use on the course (mostly out of necessity), but he has developed a liquid compost product that is made on-site. Since he started spraying the compost tea on his fairways and greens, the Microdochium patch has been SEVERELY red...
Jeff Mingay is a golf course architect based in Toronto who has been recently working to renovate Cutten Fields in Guelph, Ontario. Jeff and Bill Green, Superintendent at Cutten, join our co-hosts to discuss the renovations and golf architecture in general. Due to some unforeseen circumstances, the renovations at Cutten were completed entirely "in-house" over the past four years - thanks to a superstar team and the stars ...
Mike Schiedel's family has been farming along the Grand River in Waterloo County for 80 years. GreenHorizons Group of Sod Farms is one of the largest sod farms in Canada, and Mike is also the President of the Nursery Sod Growers Association of Ontario. Mike says that the sod business needs to be your hobby, your career, and your passion. This episode covers how sod is produced, the challenges issued by Mother Nature, and soil h...
Amanda Hoewing a Regional Sales Manager for Professional Turf at DLF North America in Ontario. DLF Seeds is a global seed company headquartered in Roskilde, Denmark. Amanda gets us "up to seed" on the supply side of the turf industry, from breeding to sales and everything in between. This episode covers the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the turf seed industry, #NoMowMay, and what's coming next from turf breeders....
Jason Steadwell is a Turf Specialist at Syngenta Canada in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He is possibly the "best travelled" in the Canadian turf industry, since he is supporting superintendents from Alberta to northern Ontario. From economics to raking bunkers and now acting as a PROBLEM SOLVER, Jason shares his experience with us. This episode covers some of the new projects underway at Syngenta (this is not a paid ad) and some s...
Your hosts Dr. Sara Stricker (Guelph Turfgrass Institute) and Jason Haines (Sunshine Coast Golf & Country Club) chat about the start of a new season for Canadian Turf Talks.
Cam Shaw is the Manager of the Diploma in Turfgrass Management Program at the University of Guelph. This two-year program includes classes on soil science, landscape design, equipment, integrated pest management, and a paid co-op placement in the turf industry. This episodes covers what to expect from the turf program in Guelph, how we are striving to make the industry more diverse and inclusive, and advice for anyone considering a...
Rob Heggie is the Director of Grounds at Toronto Football Club, which is also known as BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario. From horticulture to golf to soccer and now football - Rob has even hosted an outdoor ice hockey game on his grass! When you're pushing the limits of environmental factors, plus use and abuse of the turf stand, how does he keep the surface green and playable? This episodes covers Rob's craziest ideas and biggest cha...
Rebecca Zinger is the Cemetery Keeper, Superintendent, and General Manager of Woodlawn Memorial Park in Guelph, Ontario. She has been in the cemetery industry since high school and draws on over two decades of experience. From mowing grass to pushing papers, she has faced all ends of the spectrum when it comes to interments. This episodes covers how to manage turf while combatting soil settling, what happens when a cemetery closes,...
Paul MacCormack is the General Manager and Superintendent at Fox Meadow Golf Course in Stratford, Prince Edward Island. He is also a blogger, meditation coach, and inspirational speaker. We talk about the artistry of turf management: the good times, the bad times, and how to use gratitude to improve your life.
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superintendent, golf, turf, struggles, meditation, mindfulness, Fox Meadow, leadership, PEI, d...
Leasha Schwab is the Superintendent at Pheasant Run Golf Course in Sharon, Ontario and she is the founder of the Ladies Leading Turf initiative. She is an inspirational leader and her goal is to foster positive relationships with her employees to ensure a safe and happy work environment. This episode touches on horse dancing, cocktail hours, dogs of turf, and much more.
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turf, people, golf, superintendent...
Kyle Tobin is the CEO of LawnSaversLawn Plant Health Care Incorporated in Vaughan, Ontario. As an entrepreneur and leader in the turf industry, Kyle has many words of wisdom to share with our listeners. This episode touches on rock stars, integrated pest management, and the biggest challenge facing the lawn care industry: PEOPLE.
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people, turf, industry, business, lawn care, life, hiring
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