After almost 6 years of political wrangling and testimony in front of the state legistlature, Governor Ted Strickland signed SB 51 into law. This is an amendment to the Ohio Revised Code 5.2239 making the last week in May 'Ohio Turfgrass Week'.
Thanks to the many educators and professionals that put time and effort into getting this bill passed. The turfgrass industry means billions in wages and revenue to the state, and this is our road to making sure we let Columbus know. We are a responsible industry of green professionals and our lawns, golf courses, landscapes, and athletic fields make a big difference in the economy and the environment.
A few details and the official state legistlare page for SB 51 are below.
http://www.legislature.state.oh.us/bills.cfm?ID=128_SB_51
As a side note - In a few weeks, I will be visiting Columbus on behalf of the turf industry and our legislative district to participate in 'Turfgrass Advocacy Day'. Professionals from golf courses to landscape professionals will spend the day with our respective representatives to develop relationships and gain the respect that our industry deserves. Relationships like these are becoming more important year-to-year as environmental regulations and laws are regularly affecting our business. Pesticide, water, and energy use regulations are already wreaking havoc with golf courses on both coasts and are surely headed our way. It's best we stay active and involved.
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