manure 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 policymakers and industry stakeholders with a deeper understanding of how manure can be a resource to farmers rather than simply a byproduct of animal agriculture
• collaborate with relevant industry groups to promote proper safety when operating or engaging with various manure systems.
• educate policymakers and industry stakeholders on the role that technology is playing to make manure a piece of the sustainability puzzle.

leadership

• the chair & vice chair are elected by the group and serve a two-year term.

composition

• executives and technology experts from aem agriculture member companies who are impacted by developments in technology standards, regulations and adoption.

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.