In January 2008, AGRO division developed a new strategic plan to govern activities over the next three years. If you would like to participate in the implementation of the strategic plan or provide feedback on a particular aspect, please contact AGRO Chair, Kevin Armbrust or one of the contacts provided below.
Mission Statement
The AGRO division promotes knowledge benefitting society through advancements in agricultural public health, and environment science and technologies
Vision
The AGRO division will increase its recognition as a global leader in agriculture, public health, and environmental sciences by engaging and energizing its membership to foster global interactions that provide innovative solutions to challenges facing our world.
Goals and Recent Accomplishments
Enhance the membership experience by providing accessible and innovative programs, educational products, mentoring and career services and opportunities for professional development
Development of a new website
Graduate Student Luncheon at each National Meeting
Build the infrastructure for becoming a global center for solutions to problems of plant, animal, environmental and public health protection, and advancing scientific and regulatory harmonization.
Submitted Innovative Grants proposal to ACS to support AGRO proposes to hold a symposium on the minor use/harmonization problem at the 2009 ACS Fall National Meeting and Exposition in Washington DC, bringing top experts on this issue from around the world.
