The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced that NACD will continue its partnership with AEM and AG CONNECT Expo for the 2011 show. Spokespersons for the two organizations said the partnership will serve agriculture by elevating conservation awareness.
AG CONNECT Expo 2011 is the world-class agricultural trade show slated for January 8-10, 2011 (preview day January 7 by special admission) at the Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia. AG CONNECT Expo 2011 will showcase the latest innovations, products, services and technology in all agriculture sectors and offer access to leading worldwide industry experts.
NACD and AEM have partnered on various projects for more than four decades, explained Jeff Eisenberg, chief executive officer of NACD. The partnership helps recognize conservation districts for the conservation benefits they achieve through effective and innovative use of equipment. “AEM has long collaborated with us – our annual joint awards program is one example – so partnering with them on AG CONNECT Expo just makes good sense to us,” Eisenberg said. The awards recognize individual conservation districts for using new and innovative technologies, tools and equipment.
“Our involvement in AG CONNECT Expo 2011 will generate greater conservation awareness and support AEM and its efforts within the Ag industry. It will also serve to enhance awareness of and elevate the profile of NACD among producers and agribusiness in general,” Eisenberg said. “AG CONNECT Expo will exhibit the kind of equipment necessary for conservation advancement.”
Charlie O’Brien, AEM’s vice president, agriculture sector, agreed: “Conservation practices have always been critical to agriculture, but with today’s heightened environmental sensitivities, the farmer is on the front lines for balanced and effective conservation.”
O’Brien explained that NACD’s interest in AG CONNECT Expo underscores the scope of the new trade show. “Conservation embraces all aspects of agriculture, including seed and fertilizer inputs and how best to use and apply them for maximum benefit for the land, the yield and the greater community,” O’Brien said.
For more information about the event go to AG CONNECT Expo 2011.