The Grain and Feed Association of Illinois (GFAI) represents more than 90% of the commercial grain storage space in the state of Illinois where members include grain elevators and grain handling facilities, processors, feed mills and companies who provide goods and services to the industry. Most importantly, GFAI is an organization where members can carry more weight as one collective voice rather than each company acting alone. Don't miss out on the benefits of a GFAI membership! Stay connected, informed and engaged by utilizing association resources and services.
Safety Health Environmental Services
Workplace safety, employee health and the environment are important issues to our members. The Safety-Health-Environmental Services (SHES) program is an exclusive member benefit that helps members keep up-to-date with information and compliance regarding OSHA, EPA and other safety, health and environmental regulations through on site trainings, newsletters and phone calls.
Workplace safety, employee health and the environment are important issues to our members. The Safety-Health-Environmental Services (SHES) program is an exclusive member benefit that helps members keep up-to-date with information and compliance regarding OSHA, EPA and other safety, health and environmental regulations through on site trainings, newsletters and phone calls.
Networking and Education
Stay up-to-date on topics and issues affecting the grain and feed industry through GFAI events, webinars, emails and networking events. Get involved by joining the Developing Professionals Group, signing up for an industry action group or committee or attending our Annual Convention and Trade Show and other GFAI sponsored events and trainings.
Stay up-to-date on topics and issues affecting the grain and feed industry through GFAI events, webinars, emails and networking events. Get involved by joining the Developing Professionals Group, signing up for an industry action group or committee or attending our Annual Convention and Trade Show and other GFAI sponsored events and trainings.
Advocacy
GFAI continues to build on the long history of collaboration between various state and federal governmental regulatory agencies including OSHA, EPA, the Illinois General Assembly and the United States Congress. In addition to engaging in issue advocacy, the Association has a Legislative Council for Better Government Political Action Committee (PAC), which is funded by GFAI member contributions. These funds are used to support candidates and those in political office in Illinois whose goals best exemplify the purposes of the Council.
GFAI continues to build on the long history of collaboration between various state and federal governmental regulatory agencies including OSHA, EPA, the Illinois General Assembly and the United States Congress. In addition to engaging in issue advocacy, the Association has a Legislative Council for Better Government Political Action Committee (PAC), which is funded by GFAI member contributions. These funds are used to support candidates and those in political office in Illinois whose goals best exemplify the purposes of the Council.
GFAI Energy Consortium
The GFAI Energy Consortium is an Illinois not-for-profit corporation formed by the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois to provide energy risk management solutions for grain elevators, feed mills and related entities. Due to deregulation, industries like ours leverage demand to secure lower administrative and supply pricing. Strategic purchases of electricity and natural gas are made for participants by a participant-driven pricing committee, making the Consortium a full-service energy supplier. Call the office at (217) 787-2417 to learn more about what the GFAI Energy Consortium can do for your company.
The GFAI Energy Consortium is an Illinois not-for-profit corporation formed by the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois to provide energy risk management solutions for grain elevators, feed mills and related entities. Due to deregulation, industries like ours leverage demand to secure lower administrative and supply pricing. Strategic purchases of electricity and natural gas are made for participants by a participant-driven pricing committee, making the Consortium a full-service energy supplier. Call the office at (217) 787-2417 to learn more about what the GFAI Energy Consortium can do for your company.
MembersChoice 401(k) Program
A full featured retirement plan sponsored by and available to members of the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois. By pooling the retirement funds of many, the MembersChoice 401(k) Plan leverages the buying power and reduces the cost for all participants. Call the office at (217) 787-2417 for more information.
A full featured retirement plan sponsored by and available to members of the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois. By pooling the retirement funds of many, the MembersChoice 401(k) Plan leverages the buying power and reduces the cost for all participants. Call the office at (217) 787-2417 for more information.