sprayer 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

  • develop industry solutions in addressing spray drift and related issues by coordinating efforts among group members and all relevant aem service areas.
  • provide epa and other agencies a deeper understanding of the many technologies developed by manufacturers on their own initiative to mitigate drift.
  • work as an industry to coordinate with other industry partners on the positive impacts that established and emerging spray application technologies can have.

leadership

  • a chair & vice chair is elected by the group and serves a two year term.

composition

  • executives from aem sprayer manufacturer companies.

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 resources

agendas

minutes

group leadership

chair

garrett goins

deere & company

vice chair

chris carleton

topcon

aem staff contact

austin gellings

director, agriculture

414-298-4108