Reduced chemical management of golf courses in New York

2007 Impact statement
  • Rossi, Frank S

abstract

For the last seven years we have been actively developing non-chemical, reduced risk, and organic cultural pest management programs for golf turf. This work has attracted great interest in the USA and abroad and has spurred growth in our evaluation of new technologies. Taken in concert the existing research is ready for expanded application and we have begun delivery via a number of educational strategies.

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issue being addressed

There is growing concern by citizens of New York that pesticide and nutrient use on golf courses is causing health problems. There is a lack of available management strategies for golf turf managers who are interested in addressing citizen concerns.

response

We have conducted seven years of systems-based research on an operating public golf course. Additionally, we have conducted single tactic and multiple strategy trials evaluating alternative products and practices. Finally, we have developed a number of informational publications and conducted several field day demonstrations to disseminate the information.

impact assessment

Our work has been directly cited as influencing public policy, both in Suffolk County and at the administrative level of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Historical Preservation. Furthermore, we have seen widespread adoption of our reduced chemical strategies throughout the United States and Sweden as a result of my sabbatical leave spent educating the golf industry.

academic priority area

has geographic focus

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funding source description

  • National Turfgrass Evaluation Program
  • Unrestricted funds
  • Multistate
  • Hatch
  • New York State Turfgrass Association

collaborators

  • Rutgers University
  • University of Connecticut
  • Penn State Unversity
  • University of Rhode island
  • University of Massachusetts

key personnel

  • John Kaminski
  • Jim Murphy
  • Richard Buckley
  • Nathanial Mitkowski
  • Bruce Clarke
  • Pete Landschoot
  • Pat Vittum

mission focus

From CALS annual faculty reporting. Imported on August 5, 2008