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TOCA Talk – Winter 2015

“The Power Within” at GIS  BASF offers disease control solutions that promote true plant health by working deep inside the plant at the root level. By strengthening the entire plant from the inside out, we help maximize turfgrass health and defend against nature’s worst. Join BASF at the Golf Industry Show 2015 (booth #4111) to […]
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Poynter Institute Webinars

Professional Development As a service organization, our mission is to provide opportunities for professional development and networking to editors, writers, photographers and others in  communications. However, we realize not all of our members are able to attend workshops in person and participate in live webinars. AAEA has graciously allowed members of TOCA to take part in […]
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TOCATalk – Fall 2014

Thank you for supporting the industry that supports our innovations. We take great pride in developing and bringing to market innovative solutions for weed, disease and insect control, which play an important role in everyday life. TOCA Talk is proudly sponsored by BASF. ________________________________ What do we stand for? By Jason Schmaderer VP / Account […]
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TOCATalk – Summer 2014

————————–SPONSOR————————– TOCATalk is proudly sponsored each issue by BASF Supporting the industry that supports our innovation. Bringing new products forward to advance the turf industry while creating unforgettable memories for golfers around the world. ————————–SPONSOR————————– Letting the Good Times Roll By Jason Schmaderer VP / Account Supervisor, Swanson Russell      President, TOCA Board of Directors New […]
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TOCA 25th Annual Meeting – Award Winners

The 25th Annual TOCA meeting in New Orleans, LA was a success. On Wednesday, May 7, the Turf and Ornamental Communicators Association recognized the 2014 Plant Health Writer of the Year and the 2014 Environmental Communicator of the Year. 2014 TOCA Plant Health Writer of the Year – Karl Danneberger, Ph.D. 2014 Environmental Communicators of […]
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TOCATalk – Spring 2014

————— Sponsor —————            Supporting the industry that supports our innovation. Thank you to TOCA and all of its members for their commitment to the turf profession. See you in New Orleans for the very special 25th TOCA Annual Meeting.   TOCA Talk is proudly sponsored each issue by BASF ————— Sponsor —————       Four Compelling Reasons […]
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TOCATalk – Winter 2014

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––SPONSOR–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Any Good Round Includes a Stop at the Clubhouse While enjoying the excitement of Golf Industry Show in Orlando, check out the BASF “Pro Shop” (booth 1321) to learn more about game-changing products and innovations under way. Stop by for a chat with our pros, attend one of our featured presentations, or just rest […]
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TOCATalk – Fall 2013

Cranking Up the Intensity By Jason Schmaderer VP / Account Supervisor, Swanson Russell President, TOCA Board of Directors While a big portion of the green industry takes a deep breath as we head into the fall season, we know this time of year signals more than the return of football and milder temperatures. It’s planning […]
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TOCATalk – Summer 2013

Portland Meeting: A Positively Weird Event By Den Gardner Executive Director Portland. One of the mantras in Oregon’s biggest city is “Keep Portland Weird,” and TOCA members found out all about this great city during its 24th annual meeting – which was TOCA’s second largest in attendance in its history. TOCA is always up for […]
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TOCATalk – Spring 2013

TOCA’s Website Gets New Look 24th Annual TOCA Meeting – “Good Things are Brewing” Sharpen your social media Record Turnout for GIS TOCA Breakfast Professional Development – A Lifelong Process TOCA Membership News TOCA Membership Recruitment Email The 8th Annual TOCA International Communications Awards Program Nufarm Acquires Cleary Chemical Corporation, Expands Portfolio Calendar of Events | […]
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TOCATalk – Winter 2013

Content By McGavock H. Edwards, APR Account Director, IMRE President, TOCA Board of Directors Happy New Year to all! I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what 2013 will bring – and what success for the year will require from me. In my professional life, we’re talking all about content. I’m sure you’re doing the […]
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TOCATalk – Fall 2012

The challenge is set: Let’s grow together! By McGavock H. Edwards, APR Account Director IMRE President, TOCA Board of Directors If I had to pick a theme for recent days, it’s growth. At home, we’re dealing with 9-year-old growing pains, and a workday doesn’t go by without discussions around market share growth, ambitious growth plans, […]
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TOCA Talk – Summer 2012

Top 6 Reasons TOCA 2012 Hit the Right Notes for Me We Hit All The Right Notes In Nashville Dr. Frank Rossi named 2012 TOCA Environmental Communicator of the Year Weis Selected as 2012 TOCA Scholarship Winner Success Doesn’t Require Weekend Work This Year North Coast Media launches as largest B2B publishing company headquartered in […]
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TOCA Talk – Spring 2012

Change By McGavock H. Edwards APR?, Account Director?, IMRE President, TOCA Board of Directors A British statesman in the 1800s, Benjamin Disraeli once said, “Change is inevitable. Change is constant.” Today, his declaration is still true. We see it in our daily lives, we’re living it in the turf industry, and we certainly are seeing […]
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TOCA Talk – Winter 2012

In this issue: Happy New Year! “Hit the Right Notes in Nashville!” – Fall Reprise Changes coming to photo contest and more Time Management for Creative Types Get With the (Strategic) Plan Calendar of Events Members News Environmental Communicator of the Year TOCA Scholarship Program TOCA International Contest Professional Development Scholarships Available   Happy New […]