water management leadership group
objective
identify means by which aem may better support this product group and provide direction to aem service areas accordingly.responsibilities
- from a holistic perspective, identify product-specific challenges and areas of need.
- formulate solutions and/or determine means by which to address those challenges.
- employ and direct relevant aem service teams and/or committees (or establish sub-committees/task forces) to take action on those solutions.
priorities
- provide a cohesive water story for all of agriculture.
- develop a unified industry message across aem industry sectors.
- coordinate and align messaging with industry and commodity groups.
- promote scientifically sound, industry vetted best management practices that are based on technological capabilities, environmental impact, and crop needs.
- educate all stakeholders on water usage in agriculture.
leadership
- a chair & vice chair is elected by the group and serves a two-year term.
composition
- executives from aem member companies that manufacture equipment for or have a vested interest in water management.
meetings
- either a face-to-face meeting or conference call/virtual meeting will be held at least two to three times each year or as required based on issues and activities.
- aem legislative team and any other relevant staff/committees will be invited to participate as required.
group leadership
chair
mike mills
reinke
vice chair
kurt grimm
nutradrip