DCS Turf/Dave Smith

President of DCS & Associates, est. 1996.
Turfgrass and Agronomic Consultant.
Over thirty years of experience in the golf and horticulture industry.

[Jeff Stauffer @jeffdstauffer]

@DCS_Bet Thank you Bet and the @DCSturf team! It was a great visit with invaluable discussions.

[Bet Smith, CPHB @BetSmithCPHB]

Dave, Steve and I visited Kevin and Kristy and the turf tennis court at @highparkclub yesterday. It’s always fun and educational to spend time there. We pulled some #OM246 samples and chatted about deep-tine aeration, among many other things.

[DCS Turf/Dave Smith @DCSturf]

Great to see Brian and Eric back in a booth again!! #amplifyconsultants #brooksidelabs #ogsa

[Brian Mavis @BrianMavis1]

Great to see others in person @OhioTurfgrass conference this week!

[DCS Turf/Dave Smith @DCSturf]

Given how busy golf clubs are right now we thought a reminder on the benifits of deep-tine aeration might be helpful.

https://t.co/PUJIfmEfoD

[DCS Turf/Dave Smith @DCSturf]

Great visit to lend a hand with developing valuble compost from waste material.

[Bet Smith, CPHB @BetSmithCPHB]

Dave and I checked out some compost and a great-big loader today. @DCSturf

[Micah Woods @micahwoodsturf]

This comes up every now and again. But it shouldn't. I'm reminded of this concluding remark from McBride: "Given these facts, percent base saturation seems not to be a particularly useful concept.” https://t.co/v8UpK8A2vA

[DCS Turf/Dave Smith @DCSturf]

So honoured to be involved with so many great people for so many years!!

[Bet Smith, CPHB @BetSmithCPHB]

Celebrating DCS’s 25-year anniversary today. We started our day with Rhododendrons, moved on to sample a Toronto churchyard and ended up at Zander Sod. It has been a rather eclectic rainy day. 🌾🌺

[DCS Turf/Dave Smith @DCSturf]

Welcome aboard Sean. We're excited to have you as an associate!! @SportsTurfCan @OTRFresearch

[Bet Smith, CPHB @BetSmithCPHB]

We're excited to be working on some interesting projects with the one-and-only Sean Gault. Read about Sean and his equine-racing expertise on our website: https://t.co/7HG0Oeik5d.
#HorseRacing #Turfgrass #Agronomy

[DCS Turf/Dave Smith @DCSturf]

Congratulations Bet! Great work!

[Bet Smith, CPHB @BetSmithCPHB]

As of yesterday, I've finished all of the courses for @uofg's Sustainable Urban Agriculture Certificate. Excited to be done, and to read just for pleasure again! I'll be back at my desk at DCS & Associates tomorrow, and in the field soon. Looking forward to seeing other humans!

[Amplify @AmplifyTogether]

Last week Lauren Kuck went to Florida to check out a site for our 2022 Annual Conference! All of our speakers are booked and we are already excited about everything that the 2022 Conference will offer!

[Otte AG, LLC @otte_ag]

Check out Peyton Otte Defensive Highlights by Peyton Otte on @hudl https://t.co/31GeXDoIxH #hudl

[DCS Turf/Dave Smith @DCSturf]

So honored to be inducted into the Brookside/Amplify Hall of Fame. To be nominated by my peers and included in this fraternity is a life time hounor!!

[Bet Smith, CPHB @BetSmithCPHB]

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season. Sending warmth and merriment to you and yours.
☃️From your friends at DCS & Associates🎄

[Dr Tom Young @DrGreenRoof]

Nice article talking about ecosystem service provision of golf courses. We are currently applying this way of thinking in terms of water management on golf courses. One site's problem is another site's gain!

[Micah Woods @micahwoodsturf]

This considers some tests that are readily available, and quite interesting, but that are not commonly checked---tests of soil health and carbon and soil microbial activity. Good read.

[pgccgreens @pgccgreens]

A poignant article by ⁦@DCS_Bet⁩ regarding urban golf and carbon sequestration. https://t.co/VGXMp86ef1

[Mike MacGillivray @BayviewGCM]

Great article on changing the general perception of the urban golf course. “If you look at satellite imagery of a big city, the golf courses are some of the largest green areas within the vast landscape of asphalt, concrete, tar and roofing shingle.” As courses ⬇️ asphalt ⬆️

[DCS Turf/Dave Smith @DCSturf]

Some great work and thoughts by @DCS_Bet . A good read!!

[Bet Smith, CPHB @BetSmithCPHB]

I just published a new blog post. Changing Perceptions: Ecosystem Services, Carbon Sequestration & Urban Golf Courses.
Grateful for contributions by @C_Eidson_OH and some photos by @tlea89
https://t.co/HxZKUN8jmo
@BrooksideLabs @AmplifyTogether @OntarioGSA @GolfSupers @DCSturf

[DCS Turf/Dave Smith @DCSturf]

... We look forward to seeing many of you again, soon. 
Our best wishes for a safe and relaxing holiday. 

Dave

[DCS Turf/Dave Smith @DCSturf]

Bet, Sharon, and I would like to extend Thanksgiving Greetings to all. 

This year has presented many challenges but also showed us how much we have to be thankful for. 
We now look back at the season and are grateful for the support of our dear friends and clients....