All members receive a KAFMO manual which includes: technical materials, a vendor resource guide and a membership roster. Scholarships and Meeting Grants are available. Members also receive a subscription to SPORTSTURF magazine and KAFMO’s magazine, "Between the Lines."

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Any individual, institution, organization, vendor or supplier who has sincere interest in athletic field maintenance is welcome to become a member.  Our members represent a wide range of professionals in the sports turf industry.  From high school, collegiate and professional athletic facilities, to parks and recreation departments, municipalities, educators, youth leagues, contractors, and commercial vendors, our membership base is made up of a broad range of individuals who pool their knowledge together for the good of our craft.

Annual Membership Dues
Individual: $30
Organization/Institution: $30
Additional member from facility: $25
Associate (Vendor/ Suppliers): $75
Additional member from company: $25
Student: $15

Annual Events
• Summer - Field Day(s)
• October - KAFMO Cup Open golf tournament – proceeds benefit the Awards Fund
• January – Eastern Pennsylvania Turf Conference
• January – Northeastern Pennsylvania Turf Conference
• February – Annual KAFMO conference featuring seminars, exhibits and the annual awards program
• February/March – Western Pennsylvania Turf Conference
• March – Northwestern Pennsylvania Turf Conference

Subjects Addressed by KAFMO
• Grass species selection
• Fertilization
• Pesticide use
• Soil amendments
• Baseball infield mixes
• Pitcher’s mound/Batter’s box repair
• Grass cuttings
• Drainage
• Irrigation
• Aeration
• Top dressing
• Equipment demonstration
• Various other management techniques which improve playability, safety, and appearance of athletic fields.

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