Group Resources
Group Leadership
Chair
Fernando Cuccioli
DeLaval Inc.
AEM Staff Contact
Anita Sennett
Senior Director, Agriculture | 414-298-4174
Austin Gellings
Agriculture Services Manager | 414-298-4108
Objectives
- Enhance the dairy equipment statistical reporting program and maintain to ensure continued value and relevance
- Identify challenges specific to dairy equipment manufacturers and work towards developing industry solutions
- Determine ways in which AEM may better support the specific needs of AEM dairy equipment manufacturer members through technical support, advocacy and other means.
2021 Priorities
- Work with USDA and NMPF to secure funding for industry automatization in next Farm Bill.
- Work with Dairy Equipment Engineering Committee to develop guidelines to improve animal and worker safety.
- Develop and distribute 10 Myths and Benefits document.
- Proactive engagement in positive PR for the sector.
Leadership
A Chair is elected by the committee and serves a two year term.
Composition
Executives from AEM dairy equipment manufacturing companies.
Meetings
Once or twice a year as deemed necessary or appropriate, in conjunction with industry events when possible.