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Iowa State Horticulture Students Take Third in SFMA Student Challenge

A group of Iowa State Horticulture Students in the Turfgrass Option recently took part in the Sports Fields Management Association Student Challenge as part of their Annual Conference and Tradeshow in which one of the teams finished third place. The contest included turfgrass, soils, and weed identification, a hands-on section solving athletic field issues, as well as multiple choice questions on turfgrass management. There were over 100 participants in the contest from across the United States. The event took place in Fort Worth, Texas.  

Horticulture students compete at the Sports Fields Management Association Student Challenge