A standard is a living document developed under a strict rule of openness and consensus.
The use of standards in the U.S. is voluntary. They help self regulate industry and encourage cooperation and growth. All standards are reviewed every 5 years for relevance and accuracy and updated and revised as technology changes.
ASABE standards are developed by volunteers representing industry, academia, government agencies and concerned and interested citizens.
- ASABE has ~200 technical committees and working groups, many of which develop standards.
- ASABE currently has ~280 published standards with approximately one half published as American National Standards.
- There is a significant focus on national adoptions of ISO Standards in the agricultural machinery sector.
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ASABE welcomes participation in standards development.
Non-members may join ASABE standards committees but will not enjoy
the full range of member benefits, which include access to published
standards, technical publications, and the ASABE membership roster.
Learn more about ASABE member benefits
here.
To find out how to get involved with standards development, contact one of the ASABE Standards Administrators.