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May 2018
Developing Professionals Spring Event – Effingham
GFAI's Developing Professionals group is headed to Effingham on May 10th for a variety of excellent education, tours and networking! Seating is limited for this event and the deadline to May 4th! Cost to attend: $50 Tentative Agenda 9:30am Tour at South Central FS Feed Mill, Effingham, IL This brand new multi-species feed mill is state-of-the-art and features a 4-ton mixer, with the ability to mix 60 tons of feed per hour, two roller mills to process…
Find out more »GFAI Industry Issues Forum
Join us for a day of committee planning, important updates and an opportunity to discuss initiatives to improve the industry. This event is open to all members. 8:30 – 9:15 a.m. Early Bird Breakfast Buffet – Agricenter D 9:15 – 10:30 a.m. Option 1: Scholarship Committee Meeting – Agricenter A Option 2: Informational Sessions – Agricenter D 9:15 – 9:50 a.m. Learn about the interest rate environment and possible hedging strategies from Grant Burgess, VP of Customer…
Find out more »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…
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