NOTE: The Journal of Agromedicine announces its Leader in the Field in the first issue of each volume. The recognition goes to an individual who has made significant contributions in agricultural safety and health practice, policy, and research. Previous honorees: James Dosman, University of Saskatchewan (2008); Kelley Donham, University of Iowa (2009); Cheryl Tevis, Successful Farming magazine (2010); George Conway, NIOSH (2011); William Field, Purdue University (2012); Art Kerschner Jr., US Department of Labor (2013); Tom Harkin, US Senator, Iowa (2014); and John May, Bassett Healthcare, New York (2015).
To submit names for “Leader in the Field” consideration, e-mail to [email protected] or phone Managing Editor Scott Heiberger at 1-800-662-6900 and press 7. Nominees can be a health practitioner, public health specialist, researcher, educator, or other professional whose work has had demonstrable positive impact on the safety and health of those who work in the agriculture industry, or on the safety and health of those whose communities are affected by agricultural practices. Honorees will be determined by members of the Journal’s editorial board.