Mission
The Missouri Turf & Ornamental Council (MoTOC) is a non-profit organization of allied associations designed to provide a unified voice for leadership, professionalism and ethics, uncompromising quality, and support to the various, inter-disciplinary businesses of Missouri's green industry. MoTOC is dedicated to the promotion and support of research, teaching, and extension programs related to the management of turfgrass & ornamental plants at universities, colleges, junior colleges and tech schools within the State of Missouri. MoTOC will provide avenues to disseminate information, improve turfgrass & ornamental knowledge, and develop primary resources accessible by all members of the green industry. MoTOC is governed to improve and enhance individual and collective efficiency and public perception of the membership through education of the general public as to the value of the green industry to promote a safer and cleaner environment.
Function
- Provide funding for turfgrass research and education through the University of Missouri
- Collection and dissemination of research and educational findings for better turfgrass management
- Enhancement programs
- Annual Conference and Trade Show
- Research Field Day
Benefits
- MoTOC Newsletter
- MoTOC Website
- Training (safety, industry, personal and financial)
- Latest Research Results
- Turf & Ornamentals Trade Show and Conference for Missouri
- Summer Field Day at MU Research Center
- Awards
- Scholarships
- Means to Increase Professionalism
- Interaction and Communications with Allied Organizations of the Green Industry
- Discounts to MoTOC Sponsored Events
- Membership Listing and Directory
- Advertising Opportunities
- Professional Certification Educational Credits