the good old days—they were terrible! —norman borlaug
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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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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. MilletCourtesy Getty Images
J.B. Davidson First president
Raymond Olney First paid staff member
ASABEAdvancing the art and science of agricultural and biological engineering
A conduit for communicating information•among members•between peer organizations•to the public and policymakers
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• World population by 2050 expected to hit 9 billion
Finding Solutions for Life on a Small Planet
• Growing world population requires more food, water, energy, goods
• Limited resources demand we do more with less, without degrading our natural world
• Precision agriculture
• Aquaculture and other non-traditional paths
• Waste management
Food productionDo more with less, do it in a sustainable fashion, and do it safely
Natural ResourcesImproving 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
EnergyDeveloping 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
Safety, Health and ErgonomicsMaking 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
Biological EngineeringApplying engineering practice to problems and opportunities presented by living things and the environment
• Pest control
• Remediation
• Environmental protection