The 75th annual Kansas Turf and Landscape Conference is celebrating its 75th year on December 3-4, 2025 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Manhattan, Kansas. This event is a great way for turf and landscape professionals to:
- Gain practical, research-based knowledge
- Network with industry peers
- Explore the latest products and services from leading vendors
As part of this year’s conference, we are excited to roll out a Speaker Spotlight Series highlighting some of the experts who will be presenting in December. Our first featured speaker is Evan Alderman, who will be bringing his expertise on pesticide application, storage, and advanced weed management.

Evan’s sessions include:
- What Do You Know About H2O? Water and Pesticide Interactions
1 hr 3A/3B, ISA
Learn how water quality impacts pesticide effectiveness and why monitoring it matters for better results. - Pesticide Storage and Security: 3 Keys to Success
1 hr 3A/3B, ISA
Discover best practices for safe storage and how to keep your products effective and secure. - Advanced Weed ID and Management
1 hr 3B, ISA
Take your weed management skills to the next level by improving identification, application timing, and product selection.
Stay tuned as we continue to unveil more featured speakers in the coming weeks leading up to the conference!
The conference has been approved for 7 pesticide recertification credit hours (3A and 3B), and 1 Core hour. GCSAA Education Points and International Society of Arboriculture CEU’s are also available.
Conference Details
Visit https://www.kansasturfgrassfoundation.com/ for more information to include online registration, official program, and hotel room details.
- Hotel reservations at the Hilton Garden Inn are available until November 3 or until the room block is sold out, whichever comes first.
- Conference registration is due November 22.
- Exhibitor registration is now open for vendors interested in showcasing products and services at the conference trade show.
For questions, contact Christy Dipman at cdipman@ksu.edu or 785-532-6173.
