Canadian Turf Research Foundation Looks To Help Swamped Sod Farms
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Due to high demand and limited supply in the local market because of extensive flooding in Abbotsford during November of 2021, two of British Columbia's major turf farms have been severely affected.
Western Turf Farms saw their farm and equipment submerged under water for an extended period of time. It is taking quite some time to assess whether any turf is recoverable, which it is likely not, and they in all probability will have to start from scratch from the soil beds up.
Bos Sod Farm is in a very similar situaton and both of these family-run operations are major suppliers of athletic fields, residential requirements and golf courses. In an effort to help these businesses get back on their feet the Canadian Turf Research Foundation, in conjunction with Golf Canada and the Golf Canada Foundation, have created a donation page.
The Canadian Turfgrass Research Foundation is soliciting donations through the Golf Canada Foundation from individuals, such as yourself, to continue the research. This is your opportunity to give back to the game you love, enabling a new approach to ‘The Turf We Play On.’
The Canadian Turfgrass Research Foundation (CTRF) is a registered charity that raises funds for turfgrass research projects aimed at advancing education and scientific knowledge associated with the safe, recreational and functional use of turfgrass.
To learn more and/or make a donation please click HERE.