Membership
Membership in the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois (GFAI) is an essential tool if you are involved in the grain handling and feed industries in Illinois. The Association traces its roots back to 1893 when a group of privately held companies joined efforts to form the Illinois Grain Dealers Association. Since that time there have been three other associations that merged in 1971 to become 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, the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois is an organization where members can carry more weight as one collective voice rather than each company acting alone. The Grain and Feed Association of Illinois is a hub of news, networking opportunities, information and resources. We actively work with regulatory offices, organizations and associations affiliated with the industry to keep members engaged in industry discussions, activities and opportunities to help members be more profitable.
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, the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois is an organization where members can carry more weight as one collective voice rather than each company acting alone. The Grain and Feed Association of Illinois is a hub of news, networking opportunities, information and resources. We actively work with regulatory offices, organizations and associations affiliated with the industry to keep members engaged in industry discussions, activities and opportunities to help members be more profitable.
Benefits of Membership
Safety and Regulatory Resources
One full-time employee is solely dedicated to GFAI’s Safety·Health·Environmental Services Program, which promotes industry safety and provides training and consulting to members who subscribe to this program.
One full-time employee is solely dedicated to GFAI’s Safety·Health·Environmental Services Program, which promotes industry safety and provides training and consulting to members who subscribe to this program.
Information and Educational Services
GFAI provides educational programs, webinars, seminars, classes and an annual convention and trade show to offer our members information on timely topics and ongoing professional development opportunities. View the Events Calendar for upcoming events and registration information.
GFAI provides educational programs, webinars, seminars, classes and an annual convention and trade show to offer our members information on timely topics and ongoing professional development opportunities. View the Events Calendar for upcoming events and registration information.
Energy Buying Program
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. Learn more about the 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. Learn more about the GFAI Energy Consortium.
MembersChoice 401(k) Plan
The GFAI MembersChoice 401(k) Plan provides an inexpensive, flexible and yet robust company retirement plan. It includes professional investment advice through Merrill Lynch and top of the line administration with John Hancock Retirement Plan Services. Whether you are looking to start a company retirement plan or shopping to see if your long established plan can be improved, please contact us for information.
The GFAI MembersChoice 401(k) Plan provides an inexpensive, flexible and yet robust company retirement plan. It includes professional investment advice through Merrill Lynch and top of the line administration with John Hancock Retirement Plan Services. Whether you are looking to start a company retirement plan or shopping to see if your long established plan can be improved, please contact us for information.
Government Relationships and Alliances
The Association has a long history of collaboration with various state and federal regulatory agencies including OSHA, EPA, the Illinois General Assembly and the United States Congress. Association members also benefit from these relationships. The Legislative Council for Better Government Political Action Committee (PAC) is funded by 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.
The Association has a long history of collaboration with various state and federal regulatory agencies including OSHA, EPA, the Illinois General Assembly and the United States Congress. Association members also benefit from these relationships. The Legislative Council for Better Government Political Action Committee (PAC) is funded by 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.