episodic 💧 Turf Talk Podcast is on location at Waterpalooza in Raleigh, NC!

Eric “The Turf Teacher” Jones and Jennifer “The Turfette” Jones take the microphones into the heart of Waterpalooza for conversations with the people who make the irrigation industry happen.

In this special event, we’re talking with speakers, contractors, attendees, manufacturers, educators, and industry leaders about what they’re learning, the challenges they’re facing, new technology and ideas entering the industry, and where irrigation and water management are headed next.

You’ll hear perspectives straight from the show floor on smart irrigation, water conservation, troubleshooting, business, education, workforce development, technology, and the future of the Green Industry—along with some fun conversations with the people attending Waterpalooza.

This isn’t a recap from behind a desk. We’re putting the microphone in the hands of the industry.

🎙️ Real people. Real experiences. Real conversations.

Join the Turf Talk Podcast as we go inside Waterpalooza, presented by the Carolinas Irrigation Association at the McKimmon Center at NC State in Raleigh.

Turf Talk Podcast

Real Conversations. Real Education. Real Results.

#TurfTalkPodcast #Waterpalooza2026 #Waterpalooza #Irrigation #IrrigationProfessionals #GreenIndustry #WaterManagement #SmartIrrigation #LandscapeIndustry #TurfTeacher #TheTurfette #RaleighNC

]]> Waterpalooza Turf Talk Podcast Eric & Jennifer Jones false Eric & Jennifer Jones ejones@turfteacher.com en https://www.turftalkpodcast.com What does it take to strengthen, protect, and move the Irrigation Industry forward?

In this episode of Turf Talk Podcast, recorded live at Waterpalooza 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina, Eric "Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones sit down with Marcy Cottle, Chief Strategy Officer for the Green Industry Council, for an engaging conversation about industry leadership, advocacy, and the future of our profession.

]]> Strategy, Advocacy & the Future of the Irrigation Industry with Marcy Cottle Strategy, Advocacy & the Future of the Irrigation Industry with Marcy Cottle 00:20:51 bbdc5aeb-2de1-4ec6-bb3c-c6ce0141f94c Eric & Jennifer Jones 4 2026 full false https://www.turftalkpodcast.com Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:09:40 +0000 Join Eric "Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones for another episode of Turf Talk Podcast, recorded at Waterpalooza 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina!

In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan Richardson of Green Resource, who also serves as President of the North Carolina Green Industry Council, for a conversation about the future of the Green Industry.

From industry advocacy and workforce development to business challenges, professional education, and the importance of building strong industry relationships, Jonathan shares his perspective on the opportunities and issues facing landscape, irrigation, and horticulture professionals.

We also explore why industry involvement matters, how organizations can work together to strengthen our profession, and what it takes to move the Green Industry forward.

Whether you're a business owner, contractor, educator, or industry professional, this is a conversation about leadership, collaboration, and growing something bigger than ourselves.

🎙️ Real Conversations. Real Education. Real Results.

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#TurfTalkPodcast #Waterpalooza2026 #GreenResource #NCGreenIndustryCouncil #GreenIndustry #IndustryLeadership #LandscapeProfessionals #IrrigationProfessionals #TurfTeacher #TheTurfette

]]> Leadership, Advocacy & the Road Ahead with Jonathan Richardson Leadership, Advocacy & the Road Ahead with Jonathan Richardson 00:31:03 3a33dda6-2343-4185-afe3-2dadbe0874aa Eric & Jennifer Jones 3 2026 full false https://www.turftalkpodcast.com Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:08:18 +0000 💦 WE'RE DIGGING DEEP AT WATERPALOOZA 2026! 🎙️

What does it REALLY take to get water out of the ground and run a successful well drilling business?

We caught up with Michael Brook of Rock Water Well Drilling at Waterpalooza in Raleigh, NC, to talk business, groundwater, irrigation, equipment, and the lessons you learn when you're working below the surface!

From the challenges of entrepreneurship to the connection between wells and irrigation, this is a conversation Green Industry professionals won't want to miss.

🎧 Catch this episode of Turf Talk Podcast with Eric "Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones!

🌐 turftalkpodcast.com

#TurfTalkPodcast #Waterpalooza2026 #RockWaterWellDrilling #WellDrilling #IrrigationIndustry #Groundwater #GreenIndustry #ContractorConversations #TurfTeacher #TheTurfette

]]> Beyond the Surface: Talking Wells, Water & Business with Michael Brook Beyond the Surface: Talking Wells, Water & Business with Michael Brook 00:52:43 381c0011-e47a-45c6-a547-b801b5682cc8 Eric & Jennifer Jones 2 2026 full false https://www.turftalkpodcast.com Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:06:31 +0000 Turf Talk catches up with Jason Shanabarger of Toro at Waterpalooza for a conversation with one of the people behind the green industry.

Join us for this on-location interview as we bring the voices and connections of Waterpalooza to our listeners. Whether you work in irrigation, landscaping, or turf management, tune in and get to know Jason and his role at Toro.

🎙️ Real Conversations. Real Education. Real Results.

#TurfTalk #TurfTeacher #Toro #Waterpalooza #Irrigation #GreenIndustry

]]> Talking Turf with Jason Shanabarger with Toro Talking Turf with Jason Shanabarger with Toro 00:26:27 81f8ed49-f7d9-4c1b-816e-153a9eb6bb8b Eric & Jennifer Jones 1 2026 full false https://www.turftalkpodcast.com Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:04:36 +0000 Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones are live in Raleigh, NC for Waterpalooza 2025 interviewing Hamiltion Garvery the new Carolinas Irrigation Association President.

TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA:

https://linktr.ee/turfteacher

THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA

https://linktr.ee/theturfette

CAROLINAS IRRIGATION ASSOCIATION

https://www.carolinasirr.org/waterpalooza

]]> Hamilton Garvey CIA President Interview Hamilton Garvey CIA President Interview 00:57:26 6c0e8f96-7b4b-4f0e-8061-8a462bafe990 Eric & Jennifer Jones 7 2025 full false https://www.turftalkpodcast.com Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:02:25 +0000 Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones are live in Raleigh, NC for Waterpalooza 2025 interviewing Jason Shanabarger with Toro's Unique Lighting who's telling us how to light it up!

TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA:

https://linktr.ee/turfteacher

THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA

https://linktr.ee/theturfette

CAROLINAS IRRIGATION ASSOCIATION

https://www.carolinasirr.org/waterpalooza

]]> Unique Lighting's Jason Shanabarger Lighting It Up! Unique Lighting's Jason Shanabarger Lighting It Up! 00:37:40 7a6eb7d5-7d8d-451d-b135-be396246a5e2 Eric & Jennifer Jones 6 2025 full false https://www.turftalkpodcast.com Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:00:39 +0000 Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones are live in Raleigh, NC for Waterpalooza 2025 interviewing Chris Keating with Toro who is giving us great business advice.

TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA:

https://linktr.ee/turfteacher

THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA

https://linktr.ee/theturfette

CAROLINAS IRRIGATION ASSOCIATION

https://www.carolinasirr.org/waterpalooza

]]> Chris Keating with Toro Interview Chris Keating with Toro Interview 00:46:01 1173fc64-a3a0-46b3-a688-9ae448576e92 Eric & Jennifer Jones 5 2025 full false https://www.turftalkpodcast.com Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:56:58 +0000 Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones are live in Raleigh, NC for Waterpalooza 2025 interviewing Dr. Ronald Sneed, PE the father of irrigation in North Carolina. Dr. Sneed is a retired Professor at NC State University.

TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA:

https://linktr.ee/turfteacher

THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA

https://linktr.ee/theturfette

CAROLINAS IRRIGATION ASSOCIATION

https://www.carolinasirr.org/waterpalooza

]]> The Father of NC Irrigation! The Father of NC Irrigation! 00:15:48 3ffc6bf3-d1ba-47d7-b280-22098c0319ae Eric & Jennifer Jones 4 2025 full false https://www.turftalkpodcast.com Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:55:34 +0000 Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones are live in Raleigh, NC for Waterpalooza 2025 interviewing Charlotte Watson with Irrigation and Lighting Management, LLC about women in the Irrigation Industry.

TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA:

https://linktr.ee/turfteacher

THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA

https://linktr.ee/theturfette

CAROLINAS IRRIGATION ASSOCIATION

https://www.carolinasirr.org/waterpalooza

]]> Charlotte Watson Talking with The Turfette Charlotte Watson Talking with The Turfette 00:23:35 b91de5af-02b5-4126-9a7a-7bd7fb2a5946 Eric & Jennifer Jones 3 2025 full false https://www.turftalkpodcast.com Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:54:17 +0000 Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones are live in Raleigh, NC for Waterpalooza 2025 interviewing Mathew Starr with S&F Agritech, LLC.

TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA:

https://linktr.ee/turfteacher

THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA

https://linktr.ee/theturfette

CAROLINAS IRRIGATION ASSOCIATION

https://www.carolinasirr.org/waterpalooza

]]> Mathew Starr with S&F Agritech, LLC Interview Mathew Starr with S&F Agritech, LLC Interview 00:27:01 afd6e3ca-8230-4e6b-a285-81b57dffcfa3 Eric & Jennifer Jones 2 2025 full false https://www.turftalkpodcast.com Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:52:20 +0000 Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones are live in Raleigh, NC for Waterpalooza 2025, Deep Roots & Fresh Ideas! Both Eric and Jennifer interviewed top industry professionals in the irrigation field.

TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA:

https://linktr.ee/turfteacher

THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA

https://linktr.ee/theturfette

CAROLINAS IRRIGATION ASSOCIATION

https://www.carolinasirr.org/waterpalooza

]]> Keeping Up with The Joneses at Waterpalooza! Keeping Up with The Joneses at Waterpalooza! 01:00:01 0e504810-104c-4413-8a8a-049d5299efab Eric & Jennifer Jones 1 2025 full false https://www.turftalkpodcast.com Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:51:08 +0000