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Course · AL
Turfgrass Management
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Turfgrass Management prepares students to install and maintain turfgrass in a variety of settings. Topics in Turfgrass Management include turfgrass identification, establishment, maintenance, tools and equipment, and business management.
Identify common turfgrass names and characteristics, and describe uses of warm and cool season grassesIdentify soil preparation techniques for turfgrassSummarize proper maintenance techniques for residential, commercial, and sports turfIdentify common problems in turfgrass cultivation, including diseases, weeds, nutritional deficienciesDescribe and demonstrate safe and economical use of commercial and residential equipment to installDemonstrate routine maintenance of turfgrass equipmentDiscuss the importance of business management skills to the turfgrass managerCreate cost estimates for large and small projects in the turfgrass industryDemonstrate how to plan work schedules and maintenance schedulesPrepare a budget for a turf management business, including insurance, advertising, and equipment acquisition