Partner Hub

Recognizing the organizations driving turfgrass research, innovation, and sustainability across Canada.

The NTRF Partner Content Hub showcases the companies and organizations that support applied research, knowledge sharing, and professional excellence within Canada’s turfgrass community.

Through sponsorship, collaboration, and shared investment in science, NTRF partners play a vital role in advancing sustainable greenspaces and strengthening industry capacity nationwide.

The Value of Partnership

NTRF partnerships extend beyond logo placement. Our sponsors and collaborators are integrated into a national research ecosystem that connects industry, academia, and practitioners.

Partners benefit from:

Identify emerging challenges and knowledge gaps
Prioritize research areas that deliver practical value
Strengthen collaboration between industry and researchers
Ensure funding supports work that advances sustainability, performance, and resilience

By partnering with NTRF, organizations contribute to evidence-based solutions that support environmental stewardship and long-term sector growth.

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Our Annual Partners

NTRF proudly recognizes the organizations that invest in Canadian turfgrass research and professional development. Sponsor support enables high-impact research, industry education, and national collaboration.

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Leadership Sponsors

NTRF’s highest level of annual sponsorship is reserved for organizations demonstrating exceptional leadership, sustained investment, and long-term commitment to advancing turfgrass research and innovation across Canada.

Leadership Partners receive premier national recognition, priority access to research initiatives, and deep integration across NTRF’s digital platforms and flagship events.

This category is currently open to qualified organizations.

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Champion Sponsors

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    KCM Construction Group

    KCM specializes in golf course construction-renovations or new builds-greens, tees, bunkers and ponds.

Organizations delivering strong, consistent support for applied research and industry development.

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Cultivator Sponsors

Organizations building meaningful connections and supporting emerging research initiatives.

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    Zander Sod

    Since 1957, Zander Sod is a family-run sod farm has been providing top quality sod, seed, and fertilizer for residential and commercial customers across Southern Ontario.

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    Turf Care

    Turf Care Products Canada is an award-winning Canadian company providing quality products and services to the golf course community, municipalities, parks departments, professional contractors, and authorized Toro and Kawasaki dealers.

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    Greenhorizons Sod Farms

    Greenhorizons Sod Farms™ is one of the largest nursery grown sod producers in Ontario.

Partner Perspectives

This section highlights how NTRF partners are contributing to research, innovation, and sustainability across Canada. Through shared stories and insights, partners help advance industry knowledge and best practices.

Industry & Academic Partners

NTRF works alongside leading research institutions and industry organizations to strengthen Canada’s turfgrass research ecosystem. These affiliates provide scientific expertise, regional insight, and collaborative capacity.

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Guelph Turfgrass Institute
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Industry Partner Benefits

NTRF partners receive integrated recognition across digital platforms, research initiatives, and live events—ensuring sustained visibility and meaningful engagement.

Dedicated profiles
Digital content features
Event integration
Priority sponsorship access
Industry recognition

Join the NTRF Affiliate Network

NTRF partnerships help drive research excellence, professional development, and environmental stewardship across Canada.

By becoming a partner, your organization joins a national network committed to advancing evidence-based solutions and sustainable practices.