This award is presented in recognition of excellence in creating programs, practices, technology, or products which contribute to the significant enhancement of soil, through soil, environmental, natural resource, agricultural, and related sciences by a practicing private or governmental sector individuals (excluding university and extension sectors). Emphasis on the individuals’ furtherance of SSSA goals, community service, professionalism, integrity, and public service will be evaluated. The aim is to recognize the creation of outstanding service and leadership outside of SSSA by industrial, private, and governmental employees.
The Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) announces the following 2024 award recipient.
Dr. Eric Bremer, Western Ag Innovations, Saskatoon, SK, CANADA – Soil Science Industry and Professional Leadership Award: Eric Bremer is the Head of Research and Development for Western Ag Innovations in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. He received a B.Sc. from the University of British Columbia and M.Sc. and Ph.D. from the University of Saskatchewan. Eric has managed the global use of Plant Root Simulator (PRS®) probes for soil nutrient research since 2011, in addition to obtaining and leading multiple research projects relating cropping systems and soil nutrient cycling. He has authored 80 peer-reviewed publications. and is active with the Alberta Soil Science Workshop and Western Education/Extension and Research Activities (WERA 103) Committee.