Turfgrass Science and Management — a concentration of study in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences — is a diverse program that combines the study of grasses, soils, water and pests. Turfgrass managers are involved with the production and maintenance of grasses for recreational, aesthetic and environmental uses.
Do you know a teacher who is interested in incorporating turfgrass management into their curriculum? Turfgrass management is a multi-billion dollar industry in the United States with steadily growing demand for technically trained management personnel, and an early introduction to the field could open a world of career possibilities to high school students.
Our Teacher Professional Development Workshop on Turfgrass Management is an opportunity for ag teachers to access TEKS-aligned curriculum, learn professional turf management tools, and explore turfgrass careers.
If you're interested in getting hands-on experience as a student, graduating into a field with a 100% job placement rate, and not having a typical desk job, you might be in the right place. Learn more about joining the rapidly growing turfgrass industry with opportunities to develop a personalized program with a wide variety of classes offered, including environmental horticulture, soil and water sciences, entomology, and plant pathology.
Associate Professor of Turfgrass Science
Department of Plant and Soil Science
Texas Tech University
Phone: (806) 834-8457
Email: joey.young@ttu.edu
