Gift will help fund innovative initiatives over the next century

Lawrence, Kan. (Oct. 20, 2026) – Nufarm Americas Inc. has generously supported the GCSAA Foundation, the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), to support the new Col. John Morley Centennial Campaign. Its $15,000 contribution will recognize past and future graduates of the EXCEL Leadership Program for assistant superintendents.

GCSAA turned 100 on Sept. 13, 2026, and it has embarked on a Centennial fundraising campaign to establish a new endowment honoring GCSAA’s founder, Col. John Morley, with a goal of raising $1 million to fund new and innovative initiatives for the next 100 years.

Nufarm Americas Inc. is sponsoring the Centennial Campaign at the Century Circle Level, which recognizes support of $15,000 or more. The company continues its membership in the Foundation’s Platinum Tee Club, which recognizes organizations that commit $5,000 or more annually to the GCSAA Foundation. It is also recognized at the Victory Club level in the Foundation’s Cumulative Giving Program for donors that have donated $1 million or more since 1987. 

“As the partner in our EXCEL Leadership Program for assistant superintendents, Nufarm has long been dedicated to the future of the industry,” GCSAA CEO Rhett Evans said. “With this contribution, they are showing their commitment to helping shape the next century of the game and beyond.”

Nufarm is a leading supplier to golf course superintendents and delivers a portfolio of products meeting the value, efficiency and innovation demanded by the market to solve daily pest issues.

 “Few partnerships are better positioned to advance the future of the golf course industry than Nufarm and GCSAA,” said Blaine Pinkerton, Nufarm Vice President of Turf & Ornamental Sales. “Every class of EXCEL Leadership Program graduates will lead the industry into the next century, and we’re committed to supporting their success.”

To learn more about the Col. John Morley Centennial Campaign, visit gcsaa.org/centennial-campaign.