6601 W Deschutes Ave.,
Suite C-2
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 585-5460
Next Commission Meeting
Thursday,
June 4th
What We Do
The Washington
Turfgrass Seed
Industry's Checkoff
Organization
The Washington Turfgrass Seed Commission collects commission on the following varieties of grass seed grown east of the Cascade Mountains:
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Kentucky Bluegrass
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Tall Fescue
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Slender Fescue
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Perennial Ryegrass
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Hard Fescue
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Creeping Red Fescue
(Forage fescue and reclamation grass seed varieties are excluded from the Washington Turfgrass Seed Commission’s marketing order, along with all grass seed produced west of the Cascade Mountains in Washington.)
Fund & Support Research
In the production, processing, or distribution of turfgrass seed, collecting and disseminating information on turfgrass seed and turfgrass seed by-products
Develop Markets
Establish and conduct programs for turfgrass seed and byproducts, including straw utilization
About Our Seed
Our turfgrass seed
Washington produces some of the highest quality turfgrass seed in the world. We grow more Kentucky Bluegrass seed than anywhere in the world!
Grass plays a very important role in retaining topsoil and improves air quality, which helps slow down climate change. Real grass:
Cools the air
Creates oxygen & sequesters carbon
Is cost-effective
Reduces injury risk
Filters water, limits erosion & slows runoff
30,000+
Turfgrass seed production acres
170+
Farms
Latest News
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Our Board
Jeff Tee (Chairman)
Position 1, District 1, Director Appointed
Derek Green
Position 2, District 1, Elected
Jory Iverson
Position 3, District 2, Elected
Jared Stevens
Position 4, District 2, Director Appointed
Michael Rainis (Treasurer)
Position 5, Director Appointed
Paul Marienau
Position 6 Handler, Board Appointed
Paula Moore
Position 7, WSDA Representative
Shane Johnson
Administrator
Contact
Contact Us
Call Us
(509) 585-5460
6601 W Deschutes Ave.,
Suite C-2
Kennewick, WA 99336
Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
Sat - Sun Closed
