Developing Professionals Summer Event
June 12-13, 2024: St. Louis, MO
Aimed towards those new or newer to the grain and feed industry, Developing Professionals is a great way to get involved with GFAI and learn more about the industry. Join us in St. Louis for our Summer Event of industry programming, tours, and networking. Registration is $165 and includes your game tickets and meals.
Wednesday, June 12th:
10:00am: Program begins at Consolidated Grain and Barge, Downtown STL (800 Market Street, Suite 1500A, St. Louis, MO)
11:30am-12:30pm: Lunch at Drury Plaza St. Louis Hotel at the Arch (included in registration)
12:30-4:00pm: Speakers on topics including "The Progression of STL as the 'Ag Coast", a commodity market outlook, and agriculture research and development.
6:45 pm: Cardinals vs. Pirates game! Tickets are included in registration. Tickets include reserved seating in the Coca-Cola areas, a buffet, and bar featuring beer and soft drinks.
Thursday, June 13th:
9:00-11:30 am- Tours, locations TBA.
There is a group hotel block available at the Drury Plaza St. Louis Hotel at the Arch Tuesday, June 11-Thursday, June 13. Group rate is $189, includes a full breakfast buffet and happy-hour kick-back at 5:30 featuring hot food and cold drinks. The hotel is within walking distance to the start of Wednesday's program at CGB and to Busch stadium.
Hotel Booking Link Here
Please make your reservations by Friday, May 17, 2024 to receive your group rate. Reservations made after this date will be subject to prevailing rates and availability. Reservations may also be made by calling 1-800-325-0720 and referring to your group number 10109299.
Aimed towards those new or newer to the grain and feed industry, Developing Professionals is a great way to get involved with GFAI and learn more about the industry. Join us in St. Louis for our Summer Event of industry programming, tours, and networking. Registration is $165 and includes your game tickets and meals.
Wednesday, June 12th:
10:00am: Program begins at Consolidated Grain and Barge, Downtown STL (800 Market Street, Suite 1500A, St. Louis, MO)
11:30am-12:30pm: Lunch at Drury Plaza St. Louis Hotel at the Arch (included in registration)
12:30-4:00pm: Speakers on topics including "The Progression of STL as the 'Ag Coast", a commodity market outlook, and agriculture research and development.
6:45 pm: Cardinals vs. Pirates game! Tickets are included in registration. Tickets include reserved seating in the Coca-Cola areas, a buffet, and bar featuring beer and soft drinks.
Thursday, June 13th:
9:00-11:30 am- Tours, locations TBA.
There is a group hotel block available at the Drury Plaza St. Louis Hotel at the Arch Tuesday, June 11-Thursday, June 13. Group rate is $189, includes a full breakfast buffet and happy-hour kick-back at 5:30 featuring hot food and cold drinks. The hotel is within walking distance to the start of Wednesday's program at CGB and to Busch stadium.
Hotel Booking Link Here
Please make your reservations by Friday, May 17, 2024 to receive your group rate. Reservations made after this date will be subject to prevailing rates and availability. Reservations may also be made by calling 1-800-325-0720 and referring to your group number 10109299.
Advanced Grain Elevator Operations Management Short Course
This course will teach the scientific principles and advanced practical skills to further increase the professional competence of grain industry employees. Hosted by: The Grain and Feed Association of Illinois and the Iowa Grain Quality Initiative - Iowa State University Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
June 17-21, 2024: Bloomington, IL
Registration: $1,200 per person; Class size limited to 40 people
Class Schedule:
Monday: 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Tuesday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 11:30 am
Click on the registration button below for full schedule and topics
June 17-21, 2024: Bloomington, IL
Registration: $1,200 per person; Class size limited to 40 people
Class Schedule:
Monday: 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Tuesday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 11:30 am
Click on the registration button below for full schedule and topics
GFAI Golf For Scholarship Outings
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Enjoy a day on the green and support the GFAI Scholarship Program!
Register for a single golf outing or all 3 outings! *All outings include dinner immediately following golf, beverages on the course and prizes
Hole Contests, Prizes and 50/50 Drawing. Golf is $100 per golfer; $400 for a foursome
June 6, 2024: Ironman (Choose to trap shoot and/or golf) @ Edgewood Golf Course, Auburn, IL
Trap Shoot 9:00 am start; Golf 12:00 pm Shotgun Start
$160 for both Trap Shoot & Golf; $75 Trap Shoot Only; $100 per golfer for golf only. Save $15 combining both options.
July 18, 2024: Golf Outing @ The Oak's at River's Edge, Pontiac, IL
10:00 am Shotgun Start
August 15, 2024: Golf Outing @ Deer Park Golf Club, Oglesby, IL
10:00 am Shotgun Start
Register for a single golf outing or all 3 outings! *All outings include dinner immediately following golf, beverages on the course and prizes
Hole Contests, Prizes and 50/50 Drawing. Golf is $100 per golfer; $400 for a foursome
June 6, 2024: Ironman (Choose to trap shoot and/or golf) @ Edgewood Golf Course, Auburn, IL
Trap Shoot 9:00 am start; Golf 12:00 pm Shotgun Start
$160 for both Trap Shoot & Golf; $75 Trap Shoot Only; $100 per golfer for golf only. Save $15 combining both options.
July 18, 2024: Golf Outing @ The Oak's at River's Edge, Pontiac, IL
10:00 am Shotgun Start
August 15, 2024: Golf Outing @ Deer Park Golf Club, Oglesby, IL
10:00 am Shotgun Start
GFAI Grain Grading Classes
Participants will learn the proper procedures for grain inspection and how to look for quality defects. Participants will work with FGIS Inspectors on a one-on-one basis so seating is limited to ensure a quality classroom experience. Cost is $150 per participant and includes lunch and a certificate of attendance.
Wheat Grading Classes
May 29, 2024: Mt. Vernon, IL May 30, 2024: Bloomington, IL |
Corn/Soybean Classes
July 30, 2024: Mt. Vernon, IL July 31, 2024: Bloomington, IL August 1, 2024: Bloomington, IL |