Consumers are voting with their dollars to show that the trend promises to be more than a fad and will remain an important consideration when planning ingredients and menus—more so than organics, in fact. But processed and packaged food will still need to play a vital role.
Sumner (Wash.) Meadows Golf Links to be Sold for $53M
The city-owned, 154-acre property will likely be sold to Principal Financial for industrial development after the city council approved a purchase-and-sale agreement. The city plans to immediately pay off its remaining $5.8 million golf course debt.
Behind the Big Digs (meriware)
Reflecting their elevated professional status, superintendents are now getting in on the ground floor to provide brains, and leadership, for golf course construction and renovation projects. By Betsy Gilliland, Contributing Editor SUMMING IT UP Superintendents now routinely take the lead in course renovation projects—but their higher profiles bring a need for expanded expertise. No two construction projects…
VGM Club Hosts Smarter Ways to Grow® Tour
In a partnership with agricultural products and service company Agrium/CPS, VGM Club is hosting the three-day event August 14-16 at Harmony Golf Club in Fort Collins, Colo. Superintendents from seven different states will be in attendance at the event, which will give attendees insight and continuing education on topics such as plant nutrition and soil moisture management.
Practice Made Perfect
Finely tuned golf instruction facilities can help properties expand their golf programs and add value to memberships. By Diana Mirel, Contributing Editor In today’s unpredictable market, clubs and resorts are seeking to differentiate themselves. Many properties are gaining an undeniable edge by taking their golf programs a step further with comprehensive instructional facilities. Advanced…
Behind the Big Digs
Reflecting their elevated professional status, superintendents are now getting in on the ground floor to provide brains, and leadership, for golf course construction and renovation projects. SUMMING IT UP Superintendents now routinely take the lead in course renovation projects—but their higher profiles bring a need for expanded expertise. No two construction projects are alike; each…
Plenty of Cookin’ in Cajun Country
C&RB’s sold-out 2012 Chef to Chef Conference in New Orleans featured everything from skinned gators to instant ice-sculpture designs. Clubs with members who root against the University of Florida and whose chefs attended C&RB’s sold-out 2012 Chef to Chef Conference may see a new dish, Cajun Microwave Alligator, at pre- or post-game events this year.…