Turfgrass Facts

The following facts are little known to the industry and their constituents but have a profound impact on the research and economic growth of businesses associated with turfgrass.

1.86 Billion Dollar Industry

1.89 Million Acres

30,000 Plus Employees

21% of Total Agricultural Acreage

643 Million Dollars in Labor and Services

865 Golf Courses

24 Million Square Yards of Sod Sold

52 Million Dollars in Lawn Care Supplies

Turfgrass Economic Impact

For detailed information, please download the PDF documents listed below.

Michigan Agricultural Statistics Survey

Turfgrass Economic Impact

Breakdown of Turfgrass Industry Groups

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