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

Michigan Agricultural Statistics Survey

Turfgrass Economic Impact

Breakdown of Turfgrass Industry Groups