AAIC International Annual Meeting
The annual AAIC meeting is an excellent venue for various stakeholders to present developments on industrial and new crops, discuss new research findings, collaborate with colleagues, and learn about new and emerging technologies. The meeting includes plenary talks, scientific sessions and technical tours.
The next meeting will be in Sept. 2025 in Fairbanks, Alaska.
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Society positions available
The AAIC is seeking volunteers to be in the Long Range Planning Committee, and Membership Development Committee.
The AAIC is also seeking nominations (or volunteers) for the Treasurer position. If interested please contact any member of the AAIC Board.
2024 AAIC Awardees
Congratulations to Dr. Russel Gesch for being recognized as Outstanding Researcher during the 35th Annual Meeting.
Dr. Gesch's research focuses on the physiology and agronomy of new and alternative oilseed crops, including camelina, pennycress, and cuphea. His work has significantly advanced the efficiency and economic viability of cropping systems in the northern United States, while also diversifying agriculture and reducing environmental impacts. He has been a pioneer in field research on intercropping and double cropping of industrial crops with commodity crops, developing innovative models and best practices for the sustainable intensification of cropping systems.
Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Gesch has authored over 136 publications. He served as AAIC President in 2004, is a Fellow of the American Society of Agronomy, and holds adjunct faculty appointments at North Dakota State University and the University of Minnesota-St. Paul. Additionally, he has mentored numerous graduate students and Research Associates.
Dr. Gesch's contributions to pennycress research have earned him prestigious honors, including the USDA Secretary of Agriculture Honor Award, the USDA REE Under Secretary’s Award, and the USDA-ARS Midwest Area Technology Transfer Award. His stature is further evidenced by being a point of contact for consultation by industry, government agencies, and producer groups.
For a full list of past AAIC Awardees, click here.