Chris Hunsaker grew up on a sugar beet and wheat farm in Southern Idaho. An Ernst & Young consultant, he later led farm equipment manufacturing operations for 17 years before launching his own agtech company. In addition to launching Acuitus Ag, a technology company primarily working on operational infrastructure for autonomy in ag, he leads the Technology Council of the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Assn. (FEMA), working to alert execs on what’s ahead for businesses ready to leverage the emerging technologies and opportunities.
2026 Dealership of the Year, Messick’s Equipment, Mount Joy, Pa.
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Since 1980, A&I Products has become a leading manufacturer and wholesale distributor of aftermarket replacement parts for the agricultural, turf, and industrial equipment markets. A&I Products' experience and expertise has greatly contributed to the company's reputation as a top supplier of quality, reasonably priced parts. Founded with roots as a small machine shop and repair facility, the company made the transition by manufacturing new parts to replace those that were identified as commonly needing repair. Throughout the 1980s, the company quickly garnered a reputation for offering quality parts at a reasonable price.
