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American Society of Agricultural Consultants Adds Veteran Industry Executive

Russ Green has announced membership in the ag consulting organization, American Society of Agricultural Consultants (ASAC). Part of the Machinery Advisors Consortium (MAC), Green serves on the Stratovation Group board and has recently been selected as Executive Ambassador with the Agriculture Future of America (AFA).

Russ Green of MACKAYBEN LLC, is proud to announce official membership in the American Society of Agricultural Consultants (ASAC), a national organization dedicated to upholding the highest standards of professional consulting in agriculture. Green is a recognized industry leader who provides expert insights, mentoring, and consulting services across the agricultural sector.

In addition to being the Managing Director of MACKAYBEN, Green holds network positions with the Machinery Advisors Consortium (MAC) as operating officer, and is a member of the Board of Advisors of the Stratovation Group. Through MAC, he has written multiple articles for Farm Equipment and has served as a speaker and roundtable moderator at multiple events hosted by Lessiter Media, including its Precision Farming Dealer Summit. Green recently presented a session on the implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for agriculture equipment dealers during the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Summit in Orlando, Fl.

Membership in ASAC recognizes a demonstrated commitment to integrity, objectivity, and excellence in agricultural consulting. ASAC members are held to strict ethical standards and bring a breadth of knowledge and experience across diverse areas of business leadership, agricultural production, economics, sustainability, and rural development. With this membership, Green and MACKAYBEN gain access to a national network of experienced consultants and continuing education opportunities, ensuring clients receive the most current and practical agricultural advice.

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