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Registration Open For SiteOne Virtual 5K For Veterans
Registration is open from now until September 5, 2022 for SiteOne Landscape Supply’s VETS1 Virtual 5K fundraiser. All proceeds of the race benefit Feherty’s Troops First Foundation to support the wellness and quality of life for post 9/11 combat-injured warriors. “We are privileged to bring the SiteOne community together to honor our military,” said Chris Nickelson, VETS1 President and SiteOne Area Sales Manager. “Gather your family and friends to raise proceeds and awareness for Feherty’s Troops First Foundation, an organization working tirelessly to support our heroes, many of whom we see every day in our neighborhood branches.” Feherty’s Troops First Foundation ‘s mission is to develop, operate, and support wellness, quality of life, and event-based initiatives for today’s combat-wounded military personnel. “Partnering with SiteOne brings incredible awareness to our efforts of facilitating a greater recognition of the quality and character of those who volunteer to serve,” said John Ablon, chairman of Feherty’s Troops First Foundation. This year’s theme is Battle of the Branches. Participants will select which SiteOne branch to support and which branch of the military to represent. With over 500 SiteOne branches throughout the U.S., racers can choose from locations in more than 45 states. Registration is $40 for adults and $15 for youth, and includes a T-shirt and medal. The 5K can be completed in any location between October 1 and November 11, 2022. Learn more about Feherty’s Troops First Foundation and register, click here. For more information on SiteOne Landscape Supply, see the recent Turf article, “SiteOne ...
Two New Training Modules Available From PBI Gordon
PBI Gordon introduces the Atrimmec Plant Growth Regulator and Segway Fungicide SC modules to its library of FREE training courses. PBI Gordon Turf Training Program offers product knowledge training modules to simplify the training process through flexible online segments. These segments allow users to select and review specific products. Free upon registration, all modules are self paced and can be viewed in any order the user prefers as long as each module is completed and the user scores at least 80% on the accompanying quiz. The first new addition to the available training modules is the Atrimmec Plant Growth Regulator, which can be used for growth regulation of listed landscape plants and trees. The second new training course is for Segway Fungicide SC which can be used for control of Pythium Diseases on turf areas. Upon completion of both the Atrimmec and Segway Fungicide SC courses, users are rewarded 100 points for each. These points can then be redeemed for rewards through the site. More information on the rewards program can be found here. Founded in 2021, the PBI Gordon Turf Training Program began with eight original modules. These training modules include: Fungicides 101 Training, Kabuto® Fungicide SC, Katana® Turf Herbicide, Pedigree Fungicide SC, Q4® Plus Turf Herbicide for Grassy & Broadleaf Weeds, SpeedZone® EW Broadleaf Herbicide for Turf, Union® Fungicide SC, and Zylam® Liquid Systemic Insecticide. The program has since evolved, and now includes 12 modules. More on this program’s evolution can be found here. PBI Gordon, a 100% ...
