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June 2018
Tom Jennings Nine & Dine
This is the 1st of four outings in GFAI's "Golf for Scholarship" series! The proceeds from this series will benefit GFAI's Scholarship Fund and will be used for scholarships to attract and retain people with the skills and talent necessary to lead our industry in the future! This event, which will kickoff with a 9:30 am shotgun start at Brookhills Golf Course, located at 5350 Old Jacksonville Road, Springfield, IL, 62711. This is a 9-hole course. After golf, participants can enjoy the…
Find out more »Wheat Grading Seminar
GFAI's wheat grading seminars are being offered in two (2) different areas of the state to train and update weighing and grading personnel. The instructor, who is from the Federal Grain Inspection Service in Kansas City, will be present to teach participants: Testing and sampling regulations Judging quality Sampling procedures Grading techniques Agenda: 9:00 am Sampling and Processing Samples 12:00 pm Lunch 1:00 pm Grading, Q & A 3:00 pm Adjourn Each participant will grade samples of wheat and will receive extensive one-on-one time…
Find out more »GFAI Golf Outing in Macomb
This is the 2nd of four golf outings in GFAI's "Golf for Scholarship" series! The proceeds from these four outings will benefit GFAI's Scholarship Fund and will be used for scholarships to attract and retain people with the skills and talent necessary to lead our industry in the future! This outing will be held at the Harry Mussatto Golf Course on the Western Illinois University Campus in Macomb, IL. A 10 am shotgun start will kickoff the event. Sponsorships are…
Find out more »July 2018
GFAI Pontiac Golf Outing
This is the 3rd of four golf outings in GFAI's "Golf for Scholarships" series! The proceeds from these four outings will benefit GFAI's Scholarship Fund and will be used for scholarships to attract and retain people with the skills and talent necessary to lead our industry in the future! This outing will be held at Pontiac Elks Golf Course with a noon shotgun start. If you plan to eat lunch at the clubhouse before the outing, please arrive well in advance…
Find out more »Corn and Soybean Grading Seminars
GFAI's corn and soybean grading seminars are being offered in three (3) different areas of the state to train and update weighing and grading personnel. The instructors, who are from the Federal Grain Inspection Service in Kansas City, will be present to teach participants: Testing and sampling regulations Judging quality Sampling procedures Grading techniques $120 registration fee. Agenda: 9:00 am Sampling and Processing Samples 12:00 pm Lunch 1:00 pm Grading, Q & A 3:00 pm Adjourn Each participant will grade samples of corn and…
Find out more »August 2018
Developing Professionals Summer Tour
Hop aboard a charter bus for a Developing Professionals Road Trip to tour various stops in the Northeast part of the state. Seating on the bus is limited. Registration is $175 (scroll down to register) and includes transportation, lunch and dinner on Wednesday and the activity at Topgolf. HOTEL: Hotel rate at the Renaissance Schaumburg is $151 (plus tax). Please contact the Association office to reserve your hotel room. August 15 8:30 am Bus pickup at the Agricenter (Behind IL Fertilizer and Chemical…
Find out more »Golf Outing in LaSalle
This is the 4th and final outing in GFAI's "Golf for Scholarship" series! The proceeds from these four outings will benefit GFAI's Scholarship Fund and will be used for scholarships to attract and retain people with the skills and talent necessary to lead our industry in the future! This outing will be held at Senica's Oak Ridge in LaSalle, IL with a 10 am shotgun start. Sponsorships are available for those who wish to support a great cause while also…
Find out more »December 2018
Safe Grain Handling Operations 2-day Course
Asmark Agricenter - Bloomington IL 8am - 5pm This course will be presented over a two-day period and immerses the participant in an environment that is as close to real as possible. This is an intermediate course designed for employees wanting to get more in-depth knowledge about the rules, regulations, and requirements related to safety at a grain handling facility. The course uses a variety of demonstrations, equipment and scenarios to increase the participant's existing knowledge. Class size is…
Find out more »January 2019
Safe Grain Handling Operations 2-day Course
Asmark Agricenter - Bloomington IL 8:00 am - 5:00 pm This course will be presented over a two-day period and immerses the participant in an environment that is as close to real as possible. This is an intermediate course designed for employees wanting to get more in-depth knowledge about the rules, regulations, and requirements related to safety at a grain handling facility. The course uses a variety of demonstrations, equipment and scenarios to increase the participant's existing knowledge. Class size…
Find out more »February 2019
GFAI Annual Convention and Trade Show
Monday Morning General Session - Erick Rheam Companion Notes February 17-19, 2019 Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel Presentations: Monday Morning General Session - Erick Rheam Companion Notes Breakout: What Can Blockchain Do For You? Breakout: Recognizing and Applying Tools to Alleviate Stress Breakout: Electrical Demand and Can We Control It? Breakout: Organic Agriculture - From Supply Push to Demand Pull Breakout: New Technologies in Grain Handling (Part 1) Breakout: Back to the Basics Aeration Tips Breakout: Back to the Basics…
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