In 2023, nearly eight out of 10 (78%) college and university respondents to the Industry Report survey said they planned to maintain their existing staff levels. Another 22% said they were planning to increase staff, and no college and university respondents were planning to reduce staff in 2023.

Leading outdoor recreation organizations are fully supporting Senator Michael Bennet and Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury’s newly-introduced Rural Outdoor Investment (ROI) Act. This bill provides much-needed support for rural communities seeking to build and plan for recreation economies.

The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) announced its 2023 Professional Awards. Thirty-four Professional Award winners showcase innovation and represent the highest level of achievement in the landscape architecture profession. 

Trust for Public Land celebrated its 50th anniversary at an event co-hosted with Brooklyn Center Elementary STEAM. 

Nine in 10 U.S. adults look to their local park and recreation agency to take the necessary steps to ensure everyone in their community feels welcome, according to the latest National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Park Pulse poll.

The 59th annual Bobcat North Dakota Open brought exciting pro and amateur golf to the Fargo Country Club August 25-27, while also supporting The Village Family Service Center, a local non-profit agency dedicated to improving the lives of area children and families.

The NCAA recently awarded its Ethnic Minorities and Women's Internship Grant, designed to provide financial assistance to Division II and III member schools and conferences that commit to enhance ethnic minority and gender representation in entry-level athletics administrative positions, to a group of young professionals who recently began their new roles at 22 schools.

Nufarm Americas Inc. has announced the launch of its Nufarm Edge Rewards early order program, featuring savings across an expansive lineup of new and trusted solutions, including the new and highly anticipated Anuew EZ Plant Growth Regulator.

Cyclone Lighting, an established leader in the manufacture of outdoor luminaires, announced that it has released its Mochi luminaire.

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Spurred by the isolation and quarantine demanded by the pandemic, more and more people chose outdoor exercise and have continued using that option long after social distancing requirements expired. Many gyms have tried to help by starting outdoor fitness classes, and manufacturers innovated with home workout products.