Randy Booker

Course & Grounds Manager - pride and passion comes to life

[Randy Booker @RandyBookerOCGC]

@samdknowlton Sam change farmer to golf course superintendent and crops to turf and you have another very relative post. Understanding the relationship between the plant and soil is key to a biological plan

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@SE_ResearchFarm Many suppliers out there with quality products - @AgsolCanada @turfsol @ntsaustralia @EvergreenbioInn, https://t.co/JIkKacdr19 I use it as a component of all spray applications of golf turf - a fantastic chelator and soil biology food more specifically for fungi. Sprayed

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@francisdmarion Dilution is not actually doing anything except thickening the layer, why not degrade it with biology and cycle the nutrients #dregradationisthesolution No need to verticut, aerate or turf disturbance as the thatch degrades and becomes beneficial OM (humus)

[Guelph Turfgrass Institute @GuelphTurf]

Why do we try to control the pathogens when we could instead support the natural ecosystem? A challenge issued to the turf industry by @RandyBookerOCGC at #OTS2023

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@Deborah_LVS Once again a “ solution” to all the problems. If it’s a solution to the problem why does it need to be applied again after 28 days. If I have to take medication on a continual basis is that considered healthy? These products do not promote health!! They only suppress symptoms

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@samdknowlton 1) we can control plants … 2) chemistry rules decision making

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@symbioRich @PhilColl_ICL @Rothamsted A speaking engagement at BTME24?? I’d love to share my learnings and experiences and assist others in making the shift to healthy soils = healthy plants #regenerativeturf #createcoaches #turfevolution

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@symbioRich @PhilColl_ICL @Rothamsted Once in a lifetime experience! As much of a dive into ecology, soils and biology as it was in our own thoughts and paradigms. I certainly came out of the experience with a much better understanding of our role as humans.

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@mwallenstein It’s ALIVE!

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@PhilColl_ICL @symbioRich @Rothamsted I recently had some PLFA testing done along with microscopy as well as dna by BiomeMakers of the same soil. Interesting for sure and I believe it’s the way forward for us to assist (not control) Nature.

[Randy Booker @RandyBookerOCGC]

@NEIowaAgEng Brian as you know change never happens until it is forced upon us. May this be a lesson for the world not just those states that are behind the 8 ball. Long term thoughts are needed now

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@golfsuper1992 what a refreshing change the Acres USA conference is No talk of chemicals or pressures to buy the last way greatest hammer to kill something. This is the mindset I like. Thanks for the push to attend #SoilHealth #regenerativeturf #turfevolution

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@johnkempf You can’t grow turf without chemicals

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@KyoungWGC Thanks Kyle. I’ve learnt some really cool things over the last couple years that explain lots of what I’ve been seeing. #agroecology #metagenomics

[Randy Booker @RandyBookerOCGC]

The opportunity of a lifetime, I’m very proud and excited to be part of such a passionate group of people. https://t.co/NXtmTEw7R1

[Randy Booker @RandyBookerOCGC]

@golfsuper1992 @soilfirst Ok, I’ll take notes. Looking forward to spending a full day with Kris Nichols and John Kempf.

[Randy Booker @RandyBookerOCGC]

@golfsuper1992 Curiosity grows every day Kevin. Thanks for the support and chats. Will I see the Earthworks gang at Acres in 2 weeks @soilfirst. It’s time for turf to move forward with a regenerative mindset for the good of the industry

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@michael_Allturf Thanks Michael.

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@turfsol Thanks for the support and help along the way. It’s time to kick the turf world into a regenerative mind

[Randy Booker @RandyBookerOCGC]

@samdknowlton My pleasure Sam. I’d love to chat sometime as I’m embarking on a Coaching/teaching journey