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The good old days—they were terrible! —Norman Borlaug

The good old days—they were terrible! —Norman Borlaug. A civilization will flourish only when it can produce food in excess of farmers’ needs —Author unknown. Man with a Hoe (1860-1862), J.F. Millet Courtesy Getty Images. J.B. Davidson First president. Raymond Olney

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The good old days—they were terrible! —Norman Borlaug

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  1. The good old days—they were terrible! —Norman Borlaug A civilization will flourish only when it can produce food in excess of farmers’ needs —Author unknown

  2. Man with a Hoe (1860-1862), J.F. Millet Courtesy Getty Images

  3. J.B. Davidson First president Raymond Olney First paid staff member

  4. ASABE Advancing the art and science of agricultural and biological engineering • A conduit for communicating information • among members • between peer organizations • to the public and policymakers Publications & Standards Professional Development Meetings &Conferences Outreach activities

  5. Finding Solutions for Life on a Small Planet • World population by 2050 expected to hit 9 billion • Growing world population requires more food, water, energy, goods • Limited resources demand we do more with less, without degrading our natural world

  6. Food production Do more with less, do it in a sustainable fashion, and do it safely • Precision agriculture • Aquaculture and other non-traditional paths • Waste management

  7. Natural Resources Improving conservation by understanding the complex mechanics of soil and water • Crop water requirements • Wetlands protection • Water control structures: dams, reservoirs, floodways • Drainage • Erosion control • Pesticide and nutrient runoff • Water treatment systems

  8. Energy Developing renewable energy sources, devising energy conservation strategies to reduce costs and protect the environment • Meeting the energy needs of agriculture AND the general population by using agricultural products and by-products • Biomass, methane, vegetable oils • Wind and solar energy

  9. Safety, Health and Ergonomics Making agriculture safer, more efficient, and more economical • Compile and analyze health and injury data • Standardize equipment for component compatibility • Encourage safe use of machinery, equipment, and materials through better design and better communication

  10. Biological Engineering Applying engineering practice to problems and opportunities presented by living things and the environment • Pest control • Remediation • Environmental protection

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