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About
John Shutske is a leading voice at the intersection of agricultural engineering, digital technology, and occupational safety. His research primarily focuses on two critical, interconnected areas: the adoption and accessibility of digital technologies among agricultural producers, and the emerging safety risks posed by highly automated and autonomous farm machinery. Shutske’s major contributions include pioneering large-scale assessments of digital capacity and access barriers, most notably through a comprehensive 2018 survey of 3,000 Wisconsin crop, dairy, and livestock producers. This foundational work, which has garnered over 126 citations, revealed stark disparities in technology adoption and internet access, directly informing policy and extension efforts. Simultaneously, he is a key figure in defining the future of agricultural safety. His highly cited review on risk assessment methods for autonomous machines (2023) argues that current engineering standards are inadequate for addressing risks beyond the operator, establishing a new framework for engineers and regulators. Shutske’s work is notable for its practical urgency, bridging the gap between rapid technological innovation and the critical need for robust, proactive safety research to protect the agricultural workforce.
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