visiting A Sod Farm is a unique experience
Each year we offer a variety of tours and educational opportunities to our customers and the community. You will genuinely be surprised by how interesting it can be to “watch grass grow” and learn more about our products and how we do what we do. Our test plots can help demonstrate the differences and benefits between different kinds of grasses for your lawn. Our crew can show you the specialized equipment or farming practices we have in place to contribute positively to our communities and our environment. What we do here really is unique, and we would love to show you more about what we love.
Here are some typical situations and educational opportunities that arise throughout each year:
Building a house in the future and would like to learn more about what we offer? We would love to show you what your future lawn will look and feel like! We also have test plots out here highlighting various seed choices. Contact us to set up a tour.
Are you interested in participating in a future Homeowner Seminar (Lawn Care 101 topics), sign up for our newsletter and watch for announcements about classes.
Are you a teacher, or a member of an organization that would be interested in a tour of the farm, email or call the office to discuss your ideas. We can cover all kinds of topics that are interesting for agriculture, gardening, earth/environmental science, or home economics (basic lawn care skills) classes. Let us know what you would like us to focus on with your group.
Are you a member of a professional organization that would like a tour for continuing education credit (landscape architects and designers, architecture firms, sports turf/landscaping professionals)? Give us a call to discuss your needs. We will provide a tour or class and help you get the documentation you need to obtain professional certifications after your visit.
UPCOMING Events
***Note: This event fills quickly!
Contact us ASAP for your spot! ***
Our 2024 Homeowner Educational Seminar will be held on
Saturday, March 2nd, 2024 from 9 AM - 11 AM here at the farm.
Speakers will be Dr. Adam Thoms, head of the ISU Turf Department, on drought recovery & how to prevent future drought damage, and Sarah Nolte of Blue Grass Enterprises, who will speak about Blue Grass production methods, seed selection, and how we focus on planting solutions that benefit homeowners near and far. And you had better believe there were delicious snacks available too!
Our annual 10% off for bundled lawn care purchases will be offered again in 2024. Seminar attendees will also receive an additional 5% off of their bundle purchase of 2024 products (to be picked up at the seminar).
Interested in attending this educational seminar? Call 319-842-2165 or fill out the form below to let us know. Space is limited!