Fifty years ago, Jim Simpson founded Simpson Sod Company. Jim, who’d grown up on a farm in Mississippi carried his love for agriculture and farming throughout his life. The farm he was raised on produced sweet potatoes and cotton, raised cattle and had a dairy operation. When he went to college at Mississippi State, Jim… Read more »
Horizon Grass Farms has grown from a 20-acre homestead into a successful turfgrass operation in Texas. The Gavranovic family stays hard at work providing quality turfgrass throughout the Lonestar State.
Pike Creek Turf is a family-operated business that has been successfully providing quality turfgrass to clients all over the world over the past 33 years.
Hank Kerfoot comes from a golf-rich family background. His father, who is in his late 80’s, is an accomplished golfer that went to Wake Forest and played golf with Arnold Palmer. Kerfoot grew up as a caddy for his dad at their local country club in Arlington, VA. “I just grew up around golf grass.… Read more »
Owner Drew Veazey has led Superior Turf, Inc. to become one of the largest producers of turfgrass in Georgia over the past 20 years.
Pasto Santa Cruz in Monterrey, Mexico is staying busy. Owners Celso Martinez and Marcelo Madero are hopeful their sod farm will be able to complete renovations for the 2026 World Cup if a stadium in their area gets a bid. Pasto Santa Cruz was founded by Martinez in 2001. Initially, he said they mostly grew… Read more »
Southern Turf Hawaii recently started growing and harvesting CitraBlue® St. Augustine. The company, in Mililani, has supplied Hawaii with residential, commercial, retail and golf course sod and grass for more than 20 years. President of Southern Turf Hawaii, Danny Green, says he’s excited about this new grass variety. His business is a partner of The… Read more »
