GantecTurf's new trial program for golf courses saves them money and time, while protecting the turf and environment

1. Stimulate | Boost | Reduce | Promote
Gantec Turf
Turf Care System
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2. Enhancing Your Turf
Stimulate Root Boost Vitality Reduce Inputs Promote
Development and Resistance and Costs Sustainability
Using the 100% natural Gantec Turf Care System

3. Vitality
How does a plant thrive in the
Desert?

4. While most trees, plants and life do
anything but thrive in harsh
environments like deserts, there
are a few extremophilic species
that have adapted to survive.

5. West African Neem Tree
• Known by most locals only as great
shade trees in the middle of the desert
• The Neem Tree possesses at least 100
unique bio-actives in its immune
system that help the Neem resist:
• Heat
• Drought
• Cold
• Pests
• Fungus
• And much more
• Part of the secret is below ground, in
the roots, where the Neem’s powerful
vascular system has adapted to absorb
scarce nutrients and water

6. The Rediscovery of • The Neem tree was rediscovered in
Neem 1959, when Dr. Heinrich Schmutterer, a
young German scientist trained in
entomology and plant
pathology, worked in Sudan during a
locust invasion.
• After the swarm, all the trees had been
stripped bare by the locusts, except one
tree which he discovered was a Neem.
• On closer investigation it was concluded
that the locusts did indeed land on
Neem trees, but they always left
without feeding. Since this
discovery, there has been worldwide
scientific interest in Neem and intense
research into its many properties.

7. The Gantec Inc.,™ Technology
• Developed by Chief Biological scientist, Dr.
Joe Affholter, our core technology is called
Bioadaptive Supplementation
• The principle is to borrow the “essence”
from extremophilic plants found in
extreme environments, like the Neem
Tree, and transfer the rich natural
ingredients to plants cultivated
professionally.
• Our technology employs unique life
science insights and
sophisticated, biocompatible extraction
and formulation methods to maximize the
benefits, quality and usability of our
products.

8. Turf Care Benefits
Applying these extremophilic bioactives found in
Gantec™ highly concentrated biochemistry to turf
has resulted in:
1. Increased root length and absorption capacity
2. Augmented turf vitality and stress resistance
3. Reduced need for synthetic fungicides, fertilizers
and pesticides
4. Improved reputation of environmental
sustainability
Lets take a look at each benefit

9. Stimulate Root
Development
Increased root length and absorption capacity

10. Significant Root Growth
Stimulate Root Development Naturally stronger turf with deeper roots is able to do more
with less while resisting stress.
• Activating root system growth and exciting
nutrient uptake, in both favorable and stressful
conditions, enables sustainable, strong, and
natural turf.
• Stimulates root absorption and vascular flow
of both water and nutrients
• Measurably deeper penetration of soil in
weeks
• Denser roots naturally discourage weed
growth
• Improved absorption rate and capacity reduces
the total need for inputs (water and fertilizer)
and increases stress resilience

11. Root and Plant Development
• Logically, root growth and function is often
directly proportional to plant vitality

12. Sandy Ridge | Example Field Trial
“What we are seeing is a fertilizer that
strengthens the root system of the plant and
enables the greens to be thicker, firmer, and
generally more resilient to heat and stress”,
“By this time last year we had trouble
maintaining exceptional greens quality due to
the inability to build up a root structure that
allows the turf to hold up during drought and
heat.”
Ray Kleinbriel
Sandy Ridge Golf Course's Superintendent
This year, Ray agrees that the course conditions
have been better than ever. The local sports
section recently noted that the greens at Sandy
Ridge had a strong ability to stay green in this
summer’s 90 and 100 degree weather.

13. Bay City Country Club
Another example of root
growth can be seen by Bay
City Country Club.
After a short period of
time, the Gantec treated trial
area saw greater than an
estimated 28% increase in root
length as well as noticeable
improvements in strength and
density.
Bay City Country Club

14. Boost Vitality and
Resistances
Augmented turf vitality and stress resistance

15. Bioadaptive Supplementation
Boost Vitality and Resistances Provides essential bio-active rich nutrition to the turf that boost
vitality resulting in a strengthened natural resistance to stress
• Designed for systemic absorption of extremophilic
bio-actives
• Results in greener foliage, fuller growth, and
increased plant vigor
• Slowly releasing plant-based nutrients
• We have developed an extraction process using all
natural and gentle processing technology to
provide a broader spectrum of biologically active
materials. Our process brings out both the
hydrophobic and hydrophyllic components of the
extremophilic bio-actives.
• Our proprietary formula contains over 70 diverse
extracts of the resilient West African Neem tree

16. Key Benefits
• Slow release
formula, floods turf with
essential nutrients and
plant “vitamins” over
time
• Systemic absorption of
bio-actives increases
lasting effectiveness

17. Identified as the Highest
Potency in the World
Due to the harsh nature of the
environments in West Africa, the
concentration of the bio-actives have
been identified by the German
Organization for Technical Cooperation
(GTZ) to be the highest in the world
We have identified trees in Senegal with
75% greater potential of key bio-actives
West African Neem Tree’s than the trees found in India (the primary
Bio-Actives source of Neem extracts). Our natural
processing technology results in a greater
concentrated yield of bioactives, which in
turn, remain stable for years longer than
our competitors.

18. 100% Natural Plant Based Nutrition
Natural Ingredients
• Meliaceae (Neem)
• Citrus
• Soybean meal
• Seaweed
• Alfalfa meal
• Corn gluten meal
• Cotton seed meal
• With extracts of Peanut
Important bioactives:
• Nimbin
• Nimbidin
• Nimbidol
• Sodium
• Gedunin
• Quercetin
• Azadirachtin
• Meliantriol
• Salannin
• Triterpeniod
• Deacetylazadirachtinol

19. Sandy Ridge
This is an image of one of
Sandy Ridge’s previously
struggling greens which, after
application of the Gantec
system, is now vibrant, strong
and green.
Systemic absorption of bio-
active rich Gantec fertilizer
greatly supplements natural
resistances to stresses like
drought, heat, pests, and
fungus.
Sandy Ridge Green

20. Cut Synthetics Inputs and
Costs
Reduced need for synthetic fungicides, fertilizers and pesticides

21. Not all synthetics are harmful
Cut Synthetics Inputs and Costs But, the reduction of unnecessary fertilizers, fungicides, and
pesticides can save costs, and protect the environment.
• Gantec natural fertilizers and plant
supplements have the potential to reduce
other preventative and reactive inputs
• The reduction in other inputs results in
significant costs savings through
decreasing the amount of
product, labor, and water necessary to
maintain quality
• Gantec, does not replace existing
inputs, but naturally supplements them and
boosts their effectiveness
• While our solid fertilizer does contain
Nitrogen, our system is not designed to be
your primary source of nitrogen.

22. Chemical Input Savings
• By adding the Gantec System to your
program you no longer need the same
quantities of your other inputs
• We recommend that you take all of
your current fertilizer, fungicide, and
pesticide inputs and cut them in half
• On average, this reduction in current
inputs and addition of the Gantec
input has resulted in a 15-25% net
monthly savings for our golf courses

23. Water Savings
• Increased root length • Decreased waste of
and absorption requires water directly effects
less water the bottom line of your
budget

24. “Not only was the liquid material easy to
use, it is all natural, and the result was as
good as what we achieve with traditional
synthetic inputs. Using the GANTEC
materials, we can work toward more
environmentally friendly golf course
management techniques, demonstrate
fiscal responsibility to our members, and
deliver the sustainably resilient, beautiful
courses and grounds we are known for,”
~Glen Brancheau, Garland’s Director of
Grounds.

25. 4 Promote Sustainability
Improved reputation of environmental sustainability

26. Build a reputation of Sustainability
Provide your course with opportunities for positive PR with the
potential of attracting new members
Promote Sustainability
• Keep your management practices, and that
of your course on the cutting edge of the
industry – what some believe to be the
future solution to the current decline
• The Golf Industry is negatively viewed by
many environmentally-conscious
consumers
• Few courses have found sustainable and
affordable means of reducing their chemical
and carbon footprint giving you a unique
advantage

27. The Benefits of a Sustainable Course
“Sustainable golf courses should require less
water, less chemicals and less intensive
maintenance. Sustainable golf courses should
also cost less to maintain, so it should be less
expensive to operate and lower the cost of
green fees.”
~ David Hueber former VP of the PGA Tour
and President and CEO of the National Golf Foundation

28. Three Principles of Golf Course Sustainability:
• Environment - Sustainable golf courses strive to be
one with nature and cause no lasting environmental
harm, which includes taking no more from nature
than what is needed and that can be
replenished, and by fostering biodiversity and
supporting wildlife habitat with golf course
maintenance “best practices” that minimize the use
of irrigation, fertilizers, pesticides and other
chemicals.
• Economic - Sustainable golf courses are
economically viable enterprises that meet the needs
of its customers and provide a golfing experience
that is affordable and enjoyable for the average
golfer.
• Social - Sustainable golf courses contribute to the
social well-being of a community by preserving and
protecting environmentally sensitive green
spaces, generating economic activity, and providing
recreational amenities that enhance the quality of
life in a community. Taken from Mr. Hueber article for the Journal of Sustainable Real Estate

29. Regulatory Pressure
• “There will be increasing financial and regulatory
pressures on golf courses' use of
water, especially in high-population desert areas
where shortages are acute” John Barton, Golf
Digest
• According to Dr. Hueber, “The real estate
developers’ business model for developing
difficult and expensive golf courses required a
financial subsidy that is no longer available in
today’s economic environment. It is likely that
there will be increasing pressure on golf courses
to cut costs, particularly, golf course
maintenance costs because this is the highest
expense category for all golf courses”
• USGBC has announced the creation of the “LEED
for Neighborhood Development Communities,”
which will have direct applications to golf related
master planned communities.

30. PR Opportunities
Superintendents making Green Certification
headlines for their Opportunities for your golf
sustainability efforts: course
• Mike Hurdzan, Widow's • Golf Environment
Walk Organization (GEO)
• Jeff Carlson, the Vineyard • Department of
• Dean Piller, 2010 CGSA Environmental
Superintendent of the Management
Year • Audubon International

31. PR Opportunities | Example
For instance, Sandy Ridge Golf Course
superintendent Ray Kleinbriel, left and course
owner Ed Clark are seen standing on the 17th
green on the front page of the sports section of
the Midland Daily News on August 3rd, 2012

32. Improve the Safety of your course
• Our natural products are intended for use as
specialty fertilizers and should pose no health
concerns through normal use.
– Helps keep you and your personnel safe
– Protects your members and neighbors
– Reduces the negative impact on the ecosystem of
your course (plus issues of runoff)
• The FDA has designated Neem oil as GRAS, or
Generally Recognized as Safe.
• “The EPA has examined the acute mammalian
toxicology data related to human health
submitted for clarified hydrophobic extract of
Neem oil. The mammalian toxicology data for
clarified hydrophobic extract of Neem oil
indicate low acute toxicity following all routes
of exposure… Consequently, at levels used on
plants, human exposure is expected to be
negligible and acute toxicity from such
exposure is not expected.”
~EPA Toxicology Assessment

33. “We are extremely happy with the results of our golf course turf quality in
those areas we tested. By expanding our partnership with Gantec next
season, we’re hopeful that we can achieve acceptable turf health by using
more of their natural products and reducing the amount of synthetics
around our 3,000-acre property.”
~ Glen Brancheau, Garland’s Director of Grounds.

34. 1. Designate multiple or single
greens, tees, and/or fairways for a trial
Turf Care Trial area
Gantec is currently working with over
20 innovative superintendents to
reduce synthetic inputs and enhance 2. Reduce your current chemical inputs
turf vitality.
– Reduce all fertilizers, pesticides and
Gantec is offering a select number of
fungicides in the trial area by 50%.
courses a special trial price to test
small portions of your course while
receiving the discounts as if you were
3. Add the GantecPro solid fertilizer
buying in large quantities. – Add either all at once at the initiation
of the trial or spaced out every month.
Depending on your preference.
4. Add the GantecTurf liquid
– every 3-4 weeks or twice a month
combined with your current spraying
routine
5. Designate a comparable control area
where you should continue using 100%

35. AN INNOVATIVE, EASY TO USE, SUPER-
CONCENTRATED, ALL NATURAL
SPECIALTY FERTILIZER. COSTS LESS FOR • Greatly boosts turf vigor and stress
EQUAL OR BETTER RESULTS resistance
• Highly concentrated (mix one ounce with 10
gallons of water)
Liquid extract derived primarily from the unique • Reduces other chemistry inputs by 50% or
more
bio-actives found in the extremely resilient West • Promotes stronger, thicker and longer root
development
African Neem Tree (Meliaceae). • Stimulates root absorption of water and
nutrients
• Designed for systemic absorption of
Product Specs: extremophilic bio-actives
• Highly emulsifiable in water, easy to apply
• 87% Meliaceae sp. and Citrus • Multi-pathway activity
• 100% natural plant-based material
• 13% other natural ingredients • No compost or animal byproducts
• Low toxicity
• Stable for 3-5 years
• Easy storage – (do not store in direct sunlight
GantecTurf Emulsifiable Concentrate should be or extreme heats)
combined with the GantecPro™ granular solid for
best results GantecTurf
Emulsifiable Concentrate

36. SUPER-CONCENTRATED GRANULAR SOLID
NATURAL FERTILZER. COSTS LESS FOR EQUAL
• Greatly boosts turf vigor and stress
OR BETTER RESULTS
resistance
• Improves soil composition
• Slow release formula only requires
Granular solid fertilizer (6-1-2) is comprised of natural
application every 3-6 months plant-based material, including Meliaceae. The blend
• Contains essential nutrients and vital organic of plant-based extracts delivers a unique spectrum of
matter bio-actives, resulting in increased root
• Highly concentrated blend results in easy development, vigor, and growth.
storage
• 100% natural plant-based
• Low toxicity
• Reduces other current chemistry inputs by
Guaranteed Analysis
50% or more • Total Nitrogen (N)…................6%
• Promotes stronger and longer root
development
– 1% Water Soluble Nitrogen
• No compost or animal byproducts – 5% Water Insoluble Nitrogen
• Multi-pathway activity
• Available Phosphate (P2O5..….1%
• Soluble Potash (K2O)………...…..2%
GantecPro
Granular Solid Fertilizer Product Ingredients:
• Soybean meal
• Seaweed
• Alfalfa meal
• Corn gluten meal
• Cotton seed meal
• With extracts of Meliaceae, Citrus and Peanut

37. Estimated Trial Costs
Months of coverage: 1 month 3 months 6 months
Average Green : $67.15 $201.45 $401.89
(6,500 sq ft)
Greens and tees: $10.33 $31.00 $62.00
(per 1,000 sq ft)
Fairway: $75.00 $225.00 $450.00
(per acre)
Trial cost includes GantecTurf liquid concentrate and GantecPro solid fertilizer
All trial courses receive a custom application rate schedule tailored to their specific needs.
Discounted Trial Costs allow for low risk quantities at larger margin discounts
Future bulk orders may be eligible for additional discounts.

38. Backed by Years of University Trials
After years of university, lab and commercial
testing for agriculture, GANTEC completed its
first turf specific University study at Michigan
State University in early 2012 conducted by Dr.
Joseph Vargas.
Dr. Vargas has over 45 years as a turf care
specialist and is the recipient of the prestigious
USGA Green Section Award. He has also
authored three books on turf care as well as
over 300 articles.
Dr. Vargas found that the cost effective and
natural Gantec program produced just as good
results or better than its synthetic peers.
These universities are just examples of our university trials, none of the
universities listed here endorse the Gantec Products in any way

39. Our Engineers
With over 70 years of combined chemical engineering
experience
Our head engineering team ensures that our
final products are implementing the most
advanced extraction techniques and are
thoroughly tested for
consistency, efficacy, purity and ease-of-use.
Our Engineers
• Dr. Affholter is a world class biologist who
specializes in identifying and extracting
extremophilic plant bioactives.
• Dr. Robbins is an expert chemical engineer
extraction expert who sits on the National
Academy of Engineers.
• Ric Olson was formerly Dow Chemical’s
representative on President Clinton’s
Council on Sustainable Development, and
the World Business Council on Sustainable
Development.

40. Gantec | Values
• Our products always employ
renewable resources.
• Our harvesting practices do not
harm trees or the surrounding
environment.
• Our products help growers
develop increasingly earth-
friendly practices.
• Our products reduce the need
for large quantities of synthetic
fertilizers, pesticides and
fungicides

41. Gantec | Values
• Our products create new lasting jobs
within an African country that has a
48% unemployment rate and 54% of
its people living below the poverty line
• We believe that each person involved
in our supply chain should be fairly
compensated for his/her contributions
to the whole.
• Gantec’s desire is to creatively
generate sustainable employment
wherever we are working, which will
help raise the standard of
living, reduce poverty and increase
self-sufficiency for families and

42. Gantec | Values
• We seek to improve our
products and our process, to
continually deliver the best
possible value for our
suppliers, partners, and
customers.

43. Gantec | Values
• Our award-winning team of
scientists, biochemists, and other experts is second
to none. They ensure that Gantec’s final products are
thoroughly tested for consistency, efficacy, purity
and ease-of-use.
• Gantec products are field tested by experts in
various sectors, including greenhouse plants and
vegetables, golf

44. The Gantec Fertilizer System
Not only does the GantecTurf Fertilizer System stimulate root growth and
provide bio-active rich nutrition to the turf, but it’s material has also been
shown to cut input costs, and significantly improve environmental
sustainability. Other benefits are currently being tested.

45. For order inquires, contact:
Direct Line: (714) 235-6770 Scott Steele
Email: orders@gantecturf.com
Website: www.GantecTurf.com
Gantec Turf
Turf Care System
©GantecTurf, 2012 all rights reserved

46. Works Cited
• www.gantecinc.com
• The Ohio State University, Michigan State University, and Saginaw Valley State University Studies available upon request
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• Slide 18: https://wiki.uwc.edu/index.php/The_Neem_Tree
• Slide 18: National Academy pg 31-33
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• Slide 30: http://www.golfdigest.com/magazine/2008-05/environment_profiles
• Slide 30: http://www.deerfieldgolfclub.com/Audubon
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• Slide 30: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/17/sports/golf/17vineyard.html?pagewanted=all
• Slide 30: http://www.bcgolfnews.com/2010/02/dean-piller---cgsa-environmental-award-winner
• Slide 30: http://www.golfbusinessnews.com/news/people/michael-hurdzan-to-receive-donald-ross-award/
• Slide 30: http://www.travelgolf.com/departments/clubhouse/interviews/michael-hurdzon.htm
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• Slide 36: https://www.usga.org/Content.aspx?id=24134
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