In 1955, The Lawn Institute was created as a not-for-profit corporation to assist and encourage through research and education the improvement of lawns and sports turf. Since then, the Institute has been one of the most respected authorities in the world among turf professionals and scientists for monitoring, reporting, and interpreting the latest advances in turfgrass research, landscape horticulture, and agronomic science. The Lawn Institute conducts its own research program which funds some of the world's highest regarded turf scientist to fill gaps in our knowledge.
While industry and technology have provided jobs and goods to make life easier, the effect on the environment has been substantial. We can help restore this precious earth with something as simple as turfgrass – the earth’s living skin. Read more… valuable consumer resources.
The Dr. Henry W. Indyk Scholarship was established to honor a founding father of Turfgrass Producers International while demonstrating TPI's commitment to education and offering a valuable member benefit. Up to $10,000 in scholarship funding is made available annually by TPI through the Dr. Henry W. Indyk Scholarship.
Since it's inception in 2006, TPI has awarded over a dozen scholarships to assist TPI families in paying for higher education. Any current TPI Class A Turfgrass Sod Producer or Class B Supplier/Manufacturer member in good standing is eligible to apply. Furthermore, the immediate family of a Class A or Class B member or an employee, or the employee's child is eligible to apply. Scholarship applicants can major in any given field but must plan on attending or be attending an accredited educational facility.
The Lawn Institute is hard at work funding research and education efforts to change misconceptions and misinformation about turfgrass and lawns.
The Foundation needs your support to continue funding research and expand our commitment to education. Your chance to be involved is here and the time is now!
With donations of $500 or more you will receive the following recognition:
For more information about the 500 Club please click HERE!
The Lawn Insititute is making it easy for you to say "Thank You" to people you appreciate.
Whether you give the cards to your customers, employees, fmily and friends as a "Thank You" or sell the cards to your local community, you are supporting The Lawn Institite! Click HERE to see how the program works. Fax or email your order form today!
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Take a stand and show your turf pride! Turfgrass is one of the most widespread, beneficial and economical landscape plants in the country. It adds value to America's communities and economy. Watch, share and repost this short video about lawns, parks, golf courses, recreational sport fields and green space. Live on Turfgrass!
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