Preparing for the symposium: all thanks go to turf communication class
The symposium is nearly here. With just 6 days left for preparations the nerves are being rattled. The Turf Management students of the University of Guelph are getting the finalization on guest and perfecting their speeches. The turf communications class and its three professors are to thank for the preparation. This program is headed up by Owen Roberts (aka Urban Cowboy) with the assistance of Andrew Douglas and his wife Anne Douglas. Who are both recognized journalists.
Turf communications is very helpful to future professionals in the turf industry. This class gives us a journalistic look into a world that is centered around the internet and blogging. Every week we are to write a blog about turf related aspects. Our blogs give us exposure to the current professionals of the industry world-wide. We are already getting recognized do to blogging. Turf communications class even brought in a very well-known journalist Tim O’Connor to give us a in depth look into journalism and the turf industry.
I believe that the turf industry will being seeing more communication classes as time goes on. The turf management industry in highly competitive. With that being said students need every advantage we can get, or a way to get one up on the competition. Turf is not just lawn mowers and spraying anymore. It is much more than that, and this shift is here to stay. Superintendents nationwide are blogging more and more. With the recession in effect we as professionals need all the help we can get. Communication skills are key in order to help each other. As i progress in my turf studies I will always look back and thank turf communications.
About
My name is Brandon Moyer I was born on April 5th 1985. I am originally from Delaware a small town near London Ontario. I grew up on the country side of life. My family as been involved in the horse business for as long as I can remember. My father got my brother and I into the sport of rodeo when we were 4 and 5 years old. Now 20 years later we both still compete in the bull riding event and never regret a second of it. Some people called us crazy and we said it was just another day at the office.
Aside from riding bulls I have grown a vast interest in the turf industry throughout the years and life’s road has lead me to the turf management program at the University of Guelph. I love playing golf and soccer, both of which are turf related sports. My passion for the industry goes beyond words. For me to have a golf course or a series of sports fields under my watch would be a dream come true. Nothing connects to me more then the feeling of looking at a perfect green or an untouched sports field. During my time at Guelph I hope to absorb as much information as I can handle, and develop a professional approach to the industry that I love so much.
Brandon Moyer
