TRF 1620 – Final Reflective Journal

The experience within the TRF 1620 PLAR CORE training class has been a one of a kind experience for sure. With the recent COVID-19 outbreak, preparation and preventative measures have moved the class training to an online format. However, the class was already predominantly online in preparation for the Pesticide Applicators exam which is still being permitted. The transition by me is actually much welcomed, since, with this course at Old’s inspiring me to learn and grow my knowledge of turfgrass, I have been chomping at the bit to get back on the grounds of River’s Edge. Therefore, the online delivery has not only given me more time to study, but also more time to work and have my hands in the business of the field. In terms of my actual reaction to the virus within the province, my life has mostly been unaffected. I am lucky I have a job at a small private barn during the school term and the golf course if marketed properly can be used as an escape for those out of work. Thus, I am remarkably fortunate and thankful for the opportunities I have in my life and the benefits they give. For the future, it will be important to think about how opportunities and changes in my career will benefit me during hard times such as we are in now. Moreover, it’s never a bad thing to think about the future, even when gas prices are at flashback prices.