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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  January 4, 2005
TO:  Assignment editors, garden editors, sports editors
SUBJ: Golf Course and Lawn Care, Turfgrass and Athletic Field Management

The 2005 Eastern Pennsylvania Turf Conference and Trade Show will be held Tuesday, January 11 through Thursday, January 13, 2005 at the Valley Forge Convention Center and Radisson Hotel, King of Prussia. 

Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Turfgrass Council (PTC), the conference features speakers who are the industry’s top experts to highlight innovations and the latest research in turfgrass management. Pesticide update training required for certified pesticide applicator license renewal will be awarded for attendance at specified educational sessions. Registrants can also attend the trade show featuring suppliers to the industry.

The trade show will feature nearly 100 exhibitors, displaying the latest innovations in supplies, equipment and technology. Nearly 1500 people are expected to attend. Trade show hours are:  Wednesday, Jan. 12, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and Thursday, Jan. 13, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

For more information about the conference contact the registration office, 814-355-1912 or visit here.  

Editor’s Note:  Media representatives are welcome to attend all or a portion of the conference, and will receive a complimentary registration.  Please contact Georgene Thompson at 717-243-1349 or georgenethompson@comcast.net.