- Regular and Associate membership application
- Student membership application
- Retired membership application
Member Benefits
As an Association, we work to save you time and money and also strive to provide tremendous value to your membership by offering the following benefits:
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Legislative efforts to benefit your business, your employees and the grain and feed industry. Visit our Bill Tracker page.
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Safety, Health and Environmental Services program enrollment, which allows access to a full-time Association employee who assists with OSHA, EPA and other safety, health and environmental issues
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MembersChoice 401(k) Plan that can be tailored to the needs of your company and your employees
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Timely and cutting edge educational seminars and trainings that address topics as grain grading, grain accounting, risk management, grain handling, governmental regulations and more
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Communication and a positive working relationship between government agencies such as OSHA, EPA and the Illinois Department of Agriculture
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Networking and social opportunities
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Newsletters and e-mail updates from the state and national levels
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Area meetings that include legislative initiatives and idea exchanges
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Annual Membership Directory that lists all grain and feed handlers in Illinois as well as associate members, Association committees and government agencies
- Discounted hotel rates at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch
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Annual Convention and Trade Show that features receptions, social activities, a vendor-packed exhibit hall, breakout sessions and informational speakers
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Discounted advertising opportunities in our print directory and convention program
- Discounted products and services such as employee manuals, training videos, grain quality posters, regulatory forms and valuable surveys and research that focus specifically on the grain and feed industry
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Drug and Alcohol testing program which complies with federal regulations
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Public relations efforts that strive to promote and protect the integrity of the Illinois grain and feed industry
- Scholarships that total tens of thousands dollars each year and are given to Illinois students who plan to attend an Illinois Junior College or University and study a grain and feed related field
Perhaps more importantly, the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois is an organization where members can carry more weight as one collective voice rather than each member acting alone.
"Joining efforts and resources builds strength
and therefore builds opportunity."
To join, simply click here to complete the application and mail with payment to:
The Grain and Feed Association of Illinois
3521 Hollis Dr.
Springfield, IL 62711
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