Frequently Asked Questions
Partnership
How do I support TWCA?
The Members page is the best place to start! Or use the tabs below to explore partnership opportunities that best fit your need. Don't see something that meets your needs? Reach out at [email protected] to start discussing other options!
The Members page is the best place to start! Or use the tabs below to explore partnership opportunities that best fit your need. Don't see something that meets your needs? Reach out at [email protected] to start discussing other options!
Where can I find TWCA Qualified products?
The TWCA Members map highlights TWCA members nearest you. Look for the seed and sod icons to find the vendor you need. Be forewarned though, sod vendors ALSO carry seed! So, if you are looking for seed, don't be afraid to reach out to sod vendors too!
The TWCA Members map highlights TWCA members nearest you. Look for the seed and sod icons to find the vendor you need. Be forewarned though, sod vendors ALSO carry seed! So, if you are looking for seed, don't be afraid to reach out to sod vendors too!
What is the difference between Producer and Industry?
Producers are entities involved in the growing, processing, producing, licensing or breeding of seeded or vegetatively propagated turf products. Industry encompasses those entities not included in the Producer description. Examples of Industry membership include sod farms, distributors, retailers, landscape contract companies, etc.
How does a Producer Supporter access qualified product?
Supporters may license Qualified cultivars from breeders, work with a Producer member to access trial entries, or work with the TWCA Qualified shared production cultivars.
Producers are entities involved in the growing, processing, producing, licensing or breeding of seeded or vegetatively propagated turf products. Industry encompasses those entities not included in the Producer description. Examples of Industry membership include sod farms, distributors, retailers, landscape contract companies, etc.
How does a Producer Supporter access qualified product?
Supporters may license Qualified cultivars from breeders, work with a Producer member to access trial entries, or work with the TWCA Qualified shared production cultivars.
Qualification
How Does TWCA Qualify drought tolerant turfgrass?
TWCA uses peer review of objective data collected through multi-year, multi-site trialing to qualify the most drought tolerant cultivars of each turfgrass species.
Qualification in TWCA is time limited and progressive; meaning each cultivar must either re-qualify against a new, higher standard of drought tolerance or lose its use of the seal. Qualified products must contain a minimum of 70% TWCA Qualified cultivars.
TWCA uses peer review of objective data collected through multi-year, multi-site trialing to qualify the most drought tolerant cultivars of each turfgrass species.
Qualification in TWCA is time limited and progressive; meaning each cultivar must either re-qualify against a new, higher standard of drought tolerance or lose its use of the seal. Qualified products must contain a minimum of 70% TWCA Qualified cultivars.
Trialing
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Where does TWCA trial?
TWCA has worked with cooperators across North America! In the TWCA Outreach and Research map you can see trial locations broken down by trials. |
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What does a trial cost?
TWCA Budgets seventeen thousand five hundred dollars for trial locations. In the latest trial 20WCFA TWCA paid almost sixty-four thousand dollars!
TWCA Budgets seventeen thousand five hundred dollars for trial locations. In the latest trial 20WCFA TWCA paid almost sixty-four thousand dollars!
Why is it so expensive?
TWCA cooperators are the backbone of the program. Cooperators are recognized with unrestricted gifts of $6,000 annually. Trialing also includes the Data Evaluation and Statistical Analyst position and administrative costs.
TWCA cooperators are the backbone of the program. Cooperators are recognized with unrestricted gifts of $6,000 annually. Trialing also includes the Data Evaluation and Statistical Analyst position and administrative costs.
How many trial entries does a Producer Member have access to?
Producer Members access 7 trial entries. Currently TWCA Trialing has capacity for 54 total entries (with 6 standards)
How long is each trial?
Five (5) years. TWCA uses one (1) year for establishment. Then TWCA collects three (3) years of data. Finally, the last year is the qualification process.
Producer Members access 7 trial entries. Currently TWCA Trialing has capacity for 54 total entries (with 6 standards)
How long is each trial?
Five (5) years. TWCA uses one (1) year for establishment. Then TWCA collects three (3) years of data. Finally, the last year is the qualification process.
Access
How do I access my TWCA Member content?
Simple. Visit the TWCA Website at tgwca.org. On the right (R) top left corner of the screen, you have the option of registering for the TWCA site.
If I'm a Member or Supporter, are my customers?
No. partnership does not extend beyond the named entity, but they are welcome to join.
Simple. Visit the TWCA Website at tgwca.org. On the right (R) top left corner of the screen, you have the option of registering for the TWCA site.
If I'm a Member or Supporter, are my customers?
No. partnership does not extend beyond the named entity, but they are welcome to join.
Contact
Contact us
Do you have questions about the TWCA that are not answered on tgwca.org? Contact us directly at [email protected] or call our office at541-257-1962; we are happy to help answer your questions.
Do you have questions about the TWCA that are not answered on tgwca.org? Contact us directly at [email protected] or call our office at541-257-1962; we are happy to help answer your questions.
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Jack is the Principal at Karlin Consulting, providing administrative services to TWCA. His primary interest is the role of regulation in enhancing the sustainability and livability of the managed environment. Jack received his B.S. in Environmental Science from Oregon State University where he specialized in Water Science and Policy. He is a small grants reviewer for the Mid-Willamette Valley Watersheds group for the Oregon Watershed Enhancements Board. He also maintains a Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper certification.
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ABOUT
What is TWCA?
TWCA is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to water conservation and committed to preserving the ecological benefits of turfgrass in the managed environment.
TWCA is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to water conservation and committed to preserving the ecological benefits of turfgrass in the managed environment.
How can I find TWCA?
TWCA is for everyone, but how can everyone find it? The TWCA Members map highlights TWCA members nearest you. Look for the seed and sod icons to find the vendor you need. Be forewarned though, sod vendors ALSO carry seed! So, if you are looking for seed, don't be afraid to reach out to sod vendors too!
TWCA is for everyone, but how can everyone find it? The TWCA Members map highlights TWCA members nearest you. Look for the seed and sod icons to find the vendor you need. Be forewarned though, sod vendors ALSO carry seed! So, if you are looking for seed, don't be afraid to reach out to sod vendors too!
