The Turfgrass Growers Association (TGA) has been the leading voice for the turfgrass industry since 1995. As the only UK association for professional turf growers, TGA works tirelessly to support and promote a thriving and respected industry. Membership in the TGA offers numerous advantages, enhancing both individual businesses and the industry as a whole.
Benefits of TGA Membership
- Access to TGA Production Standards: Our standards ensure the highest quality of turf, recognised across the industry.
- Promote Turf as TGA Accredited: Members can proudly display the TGA logo, signalling premium quality to customers.
- Use of TGA Logos: Enhance your marketing materials with TGA branding, elevating your professional image.
- Regular Updates: Stay informed about the latest trends and issues affecting the turf industry through our comprehensive communications.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with other turf growers and industry professionals at TGA meetings, farm visits, and social gatherings. These events foster valuable relationships and facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experience.
- Expert Talks: Gain insights from leading experts in various turf-related fields. Our meetings cover a wide range of topics, helping you to stay ahead in the industry.
- Access to Research: Participate in and benefit from research projects that advance the industry. Collaborations with institutions like Cranfield University provide valuable data and insights.
- Training Materials: Use our comprehensive guides and resources, such as turf installation guides, to improve your operations and provide better service to your customers.
- Legislative Representation: TGA advocates on behalf of its members in important legislative matters, ensuring your interests are protected and promoted.
- Lobbying Efforts: We work to secure favourable conditions for turf production, including water usage policies and other industry concerns.
- Industry Surveys: Contribute to and benefit from valuable market data and insights through our annual market survey, helping you make informed business decisions.
- Website Listing: Your business will be featured on the TGA website, increasing visibility and credibility.
- Event Showcases: Present your products at TGA events and exhibitions, reaching a broader audience and potential clients.
Achievements of the TGA
Since its formation in 1995, the TGA has been at the forefront of the turf industry. Some notable achievements include:
- Legal Recognition: Securing legal rulings that recognise turf production as an agricultural crop, benefiting members in their dealings with local planning authorities.
- Research Collaborations: Partnering with Cranfield University to research the impact of turf production on soil erosion and depletion, providing valuable data for the industry.
- Industry Standards: Establishing TGA production standards, which have been adopted as benchmarks across the industry and used in high-profile projects like the London 2012 Olympic Games.
- Member Resources: Producing digital turf installation guides and maintaining an industry website with resources, news, and event information.
- Advocacy Efforts: Working with water industry bodies and government on water usage policies and participating in legislative consultations with organisations like the NFU and Defra.
- Global Connections: Maintaining contact with similar groups and growers worldwide, promoting natural turf and providing educational resources.
