Platinum Equity Company Turf Care Supply Corporation to be Featured on Upcoming Episode of American Farmer

Brunswick, OH — Turf Care Supply Corporation, one of the nation’s largest providers of agronomic services and blended products to the professional turf, ornamental, and grass seed industries, announced today that they will be featured in an upcoming episode of American Farmer.

The episode will focus on granular and liquid fertilizers, as well as granular control products, including insecticides, pre-emergent herbicides, post-emergent herbicides and fungicides. These products play a major role in crop production and crop protection, from the fields to our plates. Broadcast is scheduled for Q3, 2011 on a combination of national cable and satellite networks, dates and show times TBA.

“The products TCS provides are an important part of a vital fertilizer and control products industry – feeding the world most importantly, and in our case keeping our lawns and golf courses healthy and green – we’re happy to be participating in American Farmer,” said William Milowitz, President & CEO of Turf Care Supply Corporation, a portfolio company of Platinum Equity, a Beverly Hills, CA based private equity firm.

Not only does Turf Care specialize in fertilizer applications and granular control products, they are also one of the nation’s largest suppliers of turf grass seed blending and packaging services, processing over 50 million pounds annually. Turf Care’s production staff works with a broad group of experienced turf grass seed growers throughout the Northwestern US to produce top quality seed for use on golf courses, parks, sports facilities, sod farms, and home lawns throughout the United States.

“We are proud to be partnering with Turf Care as we take our viewers on an exciting and educational journey into the world of fertilizers and seeds,” said Adrien Aniceto, producer for the series. “At the end of the day, fertilizer, seed and control products such as these are a critical components in the global food supply chain,” she added.

About American Farmer:
American Farmer is a breakthrough program on a mission to showcase the latest advancements in agriculture and farming. From seed to harvest to food production, their producers have traveled the country covering the people, places and issues impacting all areas of farm country. American Farmer is produced and distributed by DMG Productions, an award-winning content provider of educational programming to the television industry.