
Canadian Family Grows World Cup‑Ready Grass for BC Place
A Canadian family’s meticulous work transforms a modest sod farm into the source of a World Cup‑ready pitch at BC Place, blending climate‑specific engineering with global standards.
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A Canadian family’s meticulous work transforms a modest sod farm into the source of a World Cup‑ready pitch at BC Place, blending climate‑specific engineering with global standards.

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