About
The Grass Roots

(1966-Present)

The Grass Roots is the Official Publication of the Wisconsin GCSA.  The earliest versions of the now storied magazine began in the 1960’s as a simple membership newsletter.  In 1984, Monroe Miller volunteered for the Editors position and the publication quickly expanded into a true educational and communications tool for the membership.  During Mr. Miller’s tenure as Editor, information about turf research, reports on monthly meetings, national meetings, and the always anticipated feature articles were eagerly read by the membership.  In 2008, Mr. Miller retired as Editor and the long time Business Manager of the Magazine David Brandenburg took over.  Today’s Grass Roots is still published bi-monthly with content and features that most of our members read cover to cover to advance their careers and to stay informed of events and information throughout Wisconsin and beyond.  The Grass Roots has received numerous awards from the GCSAA over the years for Best Chapter Publication with a volunteer editor.  The success of this publication is due to quality writing, dedication by talented volunteers, and gracious support from companies in the turf industry that help offset the publication costs by advertising.

We hope you enjoy reading the archived editions of The Grass Roots.  It provides a unique insight to the past of our industry, and details the actions of former members and decision makers that shaped the path to where we are today.

This archive, an ongoing cooperative project of the Wisconsin Golf Course Superintendents Association and the Michigan State University Libraries, features The Grass Roots content from 1966 to the present.