Alabama Turfgrass Research Foundation

The Alabama Turfgrass Research Foundation (ATRF) serves as the research backbone of our state’s turf industry. Established in 1997, ATRF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated solely to funding research that supports and advances the work of turfgrass managers across Alabama. Since its inception, the Foundation has invested over $200,000 in research that drives innovation and practical solutions for turf professionals.

The current Board of Trustee includes:

• Chairman - Wayne Bassett- Beck's Turf
• Vice Chairman - Randy Bodine- Bodine's Landscape Services
• Secretary/Treasurer - Brian Aaron, CGCS- Azalea City Golf Course
• James Bartley- Harrell's Inc. 
• Mark Langner - Professional Turfgrass Services
• David White - Daviscapes
• Tom Wolf- Coosa Valley Turf Farm

Why Your Support Matters—Now More Than Ever    While ATRF’s research directly benefits every turf professional in Alabama, continued progress depends on industry support. Research is costly, and these current projects represent major investments in the future health of our industry. We invite you to consider a tax-deductible donation to the ATRF. Your contribution—large or small—directly funds the science that protects your profession and ensures that Alabama turf remains among the best in the country.

Donations can be mailed to:

Alabama Turfgrass Research Foundation
P.O. Box 2887
Auburn, AL 36831