ISTRC has two seminars approved by the GCSAA for external CEU credits. These seminars are presnted by David L. Doherty (Bio).

Physical Properties and what they mean to you
A half day seminar / 3.5 hours
3.5 CEU credits

Outline
1. Soil Properties
2. Solids & Pores
3. Turf Types
4. Micro-Climates
5. Water & Irrigation
6. Topdressing
7. Sand Shapes

The Sealing of our greens and what we can do about it
A half day seminar / 3.5 hours
3.5 CEU credits

Outline
1. Soil Physics of Sand
2. Solids & Pores
3. Organic Matter
4. Air Movement
5. Compaction
6. Gases
7. Aerifying/Displacement
8. Binding Agents

A third seminar consisting from 1 hour to 2.5 hours in length is also available. This third seminar is composed of portions taken from the two GCSAA approved seminars and is customized to fit the needs of the group of attendees.

The objective of each of the seminars is to reintoduce basic soil physics, and to discuss in detail organic matter, binding agents, gasses, irrigation, air movement, moisture barriers, drain tiles, and aerifying displacement amounts in relationship to tine size and spacing.

For information on which seminar is best for your needs contact ISTRC at 1-800-362-8873 and ask for seminar information and scheduling.