Texas Tech University

Teaching Turfgrass Science
In the High School Classroom

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.

About the Workshop

Our Fall 2025 Teacher Professional Development Workshop on Turfgrass Management will be held at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, TX on October 29 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The workshop will cover TEKS-aligned curriculum, professional turf management tools, an exploration of turf management career opportunities, a tour of Texas Tech athletics facilities, and lunch.

All participants will receive:

  • a travel stipend
  • 7 Professional Development credit hours 
  • TEKS ½ Turfgrass Management curriculum
  • hands-on activities which can be implemented in the classroom

When: October 29 | 9am - 4pm

Where: Lubbock, Texas

Register for the Workshop

Questions? Contact me:

Joey Young, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Turfgrass Science
Dept. of Plant and Soil Science
Texas Tech University

Phone: (806) 834-8457

Email:joey.young@ttu.edu

Bayer Plant Science Building, Room 112B
2911 15th Street, MS 42122
Lubbock, TX 79409-2122

Contact

Department of Plant and Soil Science

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