Experience applied to real problems.
Turfpath provides independent agronomic consulting, AI and productivity strategy, and professional education grounded in more than 30 years of turfgrass research and industry experience.
Three ways to work with Turfpath
Every engagement is tailored to the problem, the organization, the audience, and the outcome you are trying to reach. What follows are the three areas of work, not a fixed menu of packages.
Independent, science-based evaluation for golf courses and turfgrass organizations.
Built for golf courses, turfgrass organizations, companies, and professional turf managers who need an outside, science-grounded perspective on their agronomic program. Most engagements are structured around a one-day site visit, though remote consultations, follow-up work, project-based arrangements, and ongoing retainers are also available depending on the situation.
The objective is not to deliver a generic checklist. It is to understand the site, identify the factors that matter, and provide recommendations that can actually be implemented.
- Agronomic evaluations
- Disease and pest problems
- Turfgrass management strategy
- Research planning and experimental design
- Ongoing advisory relationships
- Independent review of programs, practices, or emerging challenges
Use AI to improve the work, not complicate it.
Turfpath helps individuals and organizations identify where AI can save time, improve decision-making, support new products, or eliminate repetitive work. Engagements may range from strategic advising and team education to the design and development of practical platforms. This work serves individuals, golf courses, turfgrass companies, manufacturers, industry organizations, educational programs, and other businesses.
This is practical consulting based on real workflows, not a generic AI transformation pitch. The goal is a clear answer on where AI actually helps, and where it does not.
Discuss an AI or Productivity ProjectAn experienced voice for the turfgrass, golf, and green industry.
John Kaminski, Ph.D., is an experienced professional speaker serving the turfgrass, golf, green industry, technology, education, and business communities. Speaking engagements are developed around the audience and the outcome the organization wants to achieve. Programs can range from technical turfgrass education to broader conversations about AI, productivity, innovation, and the future of work.
Example speaking topics
Representative topics, not a fixed menu. Programs are customized for the audience.
Formats
Keynotes · Conference presentations · Technical seminars · Workshops · Corporate and association training · Moderated discussions · Customized educational programs
Speaking engagements are available by request and subject to scope, location, audience, schedule, preparation requirements, and budget.
Request John as a SpeakerHow an engagement comes together
Every engagement begins with a conversation and a written proposal. The process is straightforward and tailored to the scope, timing, and desired outcome of the work.
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Initial inquiry
You submit a project inquiry describing the problem or event.
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Introductory conversation
A conversation to understand the situation, goals, and fit.
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Defined scope and proposal
A written proposal outlining scope, deliverables, and timing.
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Engagement
The work itself, structured around what was agreed to.
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Follow-up or ongoing support
Continued support when the engagement calls for it.
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- 30+ years in turfgrass
- Professor and program director
- Turfgrass researcher and diagnostician
- Author
- International speaker
- Technology founder
- Experience across turfgrass, golf, research, and technology
Read more about John’s background on the About page. Consulting is conducted independently through Turfpath, LLC, separate from John’s academic position, and in accordance with applicable university outside professional activities policies.
Start with the problem you are trying to solve.
Tell us what you are facing, what you want to accomplish, and the timing and resources available. If the project is a good fit, the next step will be an introductory conversation and a defined proposal.
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