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GFAI's Annual Convention and Trade Show

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Thank you to everyone who attended GFAI's 129th Annual Convention and Trade Show! 


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We'd like to hear about your experience so please take a few minutes to help us improve future GFAI events! Even if you did not attend, please follow this link to help us learn more! 
GFAI Convention and Trade Show Survey

Show Details 

Message In A Bottle Trade Show Game Winner
​$500 cash prize winner Peter Mougey
The Message:
Map Your Course: We can't control the wind, but we can adjust the sails
Presentations
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Agenda
Attendee List
Trade Show Layout

We DID IT!

Through your generous support, we raised more than $18,000 for GFAI's Scholarship Program! These funds will be used throughout the year to increase awareness of the many career opportunities available and provide scholarships to students interested in working the industry!
Top 3 Winners of the Draw Down Raffle
​1st place for $2,500 = Scott Stoller
2nd place for $650 = Jacki Hinton
3rd place for $400 = Charlie Smith
Live Auction Items
Dickey John GAC2700UGMA 
Moisture Tester
= ($7,000)  
Donated by Seedburo Equipment Co.

Blackhawks Club Level Seats & Pregame Banquet = ($800)
Donated by Constellation 

St. Louis Cardinal's Baseball Tickets = ($1,600)
Donated by Sorrells Farm, Kent Sorrells

Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Tickets = ($900)
Donated by Cargill

Silent Auction Items
Pheasant Hunt  ($350)
Donated by TGM, Mike Welbourne & Kim Holsapple

Yeti Outdoor Fun Package = ($700)
Donated by Compeer Financial 

Springfield Beer Company Basket = ($160)
Hill Prairie Wine Basket = ($115)

Donated by RCM Co-op, Dave Kunken

Wireless Speaker = ($182)
Donated by Heritage Grain Company

Barn Quilt American Flag = ($85)
Naked Bee Gift Basket ($100)

Donated by Hamel Co-op, Amy Rogier

Bag of Spices = Thadd Zimmerman ($40)
Donated by Macon County Farm Bureau

Old Fashioned Gift Set = ($155)
​Donated by Central Life Sciences, Dannis Warf

Wine and Chocolate Basket = ($115)
Donated by Heiress Promotions, Kyla DeOrnellas

Haulin Gold: Truck with Lottery Tickets = ($115)
Donated by FS Grain

Amazon Echo Dot = Terry Bline ($70)
​Donated By Homefield Energy

Special Thank You To Our Convention Sponsors!

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  • Member Directory
  • Events
    • Calendar
    • 2023 Convention & Trade Show
    • Grain Operations 2023
  • GFAI Membership
    • Join GFAI
    • Benefits
    • Get Involved
    • Store
    • Member Login
  • GFAI Energy Consortium
  • Safety & Environmental
    • Safety Resources
    • Safety Manual
  • Students
    • Scholarship and Career Information
    • Scholarship Blogs
    • Application Grading Site
  • About Us
    • Officers & Staff
    • Advocacy
    • Committees & IAG's
    • Contact