In late 2007 on the occassion of the 20th anniversary of the founding of the institute, a group of Ontario turfgrass industry leaders, provincial government staff and University of Guelph faculty and staff met to forge a vision for the next 20 years. The result is the Vision 2027 document which outlines the following key goals for the research and education activities of the GTI over the next twenty years:

• Expand research and education programs related to water use and water quality including the increased use of recycled water in turf and landscape systems.
• Increased capacity for the evaluation and development of effective alternatives to pesticides.
• Increased emphasis on turfgrass breeding and cultivar testing to select plant material best suited for Ontario.
• Develop best management practices for irrigation and fertilization for urban green spaces.
• Develop and enhance a public outreach and extension program for everyone from the home owner to the professional including a program for young people.
• Develop a higher public profile for the Institute focusing on research results and a database as the basis for producing a Canadian Centre for Environmental Expertise. 
• Conduct research to quantify the environmental benefits of turfgrass production.
• Become the ultimate authority on urban use of fertilizers and pesticides.
• Become a Canadian and Global Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Urban Landscapes.
• Develop research programs focusing on global climate change and carbon sequestration.
  

Complete Vision 2027 Document