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GFAI's Annual Convention and Trade Show

Seeing Clear in 20​/20

Thank you to everyone who attended GFAI's 127th Annual Convention and Trade Show! 


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We DID IT!

Through your generous support, we raised more than $15,600 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 $3,000 = Randy Longbrake
2nd place for $750 = Scot Berry
3rd place for $450 = Eric Wuthrich (donated back)
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Decoder Game Winner
​$500 cash prize winner was Ashley Caron
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Live Auction Buyers
GAC Moisture Tester = Topflight Grain ($6,900)
Donated by Seedburo & AgPoint Precision 

Cards/Cubs tickets = Brad Schuette ($700)
Donated by Cargill Illinois River Group

Cubs Sign = Maplehurst Farms ($175)
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Cards Sign = FS Grain ($300)
​Donated by FS Grain
Silent Auction Buyers
Pheasant Hunt = Mike Strader ($600)
Donated by TGM, Mike Welbourne & Kim Holsapple

TPC DeereRun 4-Person Golf Package = John Hinrichs ($525)
Donated by Compeer Financial 

Yuengling Basket = Bob Luitjohan ($100)

Bose SoundLink Mini Bluetooth Speaker II w/ Travel Bag = Denise Docherty ($160)
Donated by Hoffman Inc. 

Popcorn Snack Pack = Barb Fogarty ($45)

Milwaukee Packout Tool Bag = Thadd Zimmerman ($75)
Donated by the Scholarship Committee

Carhart Winter Jacket & Hat = Mike Sherman ($75)
​Donated by Central Life Sciences 

Blackhawks Club Level Seats & Pregame Banquet = Dave Zelhart ($400)
Donated by Constellation 

Reclaimed Oak Hanging Wall Clock = Mary O'Connor ($160)
Donated by Top Ag - Okawville, IL

Round of Golf for 4 Weaver Ridge/Metamora Fields = Brian Burke ($400), Scott Docherty ($250)
Donated by Marquis Energy

CBOT Framed Print= Terry Bline ($300)

Special Thank You To Our Event Partners!

Platinum and Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Sikich, LLP​
CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
Grain Journal
INTL FCStone
Homefield Energy
Hasselberg Grebe Snodgrass Urban & Wentworth
Advance Trading, Inc.
Bunge
Consolidated Grain & Barge Co.
Rumbold & Kuhn, Inc.
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Bronze Sponsors
​​Farmers Grain Company of Roseville
First Choice Commodities/AgTraderTalk
John Stewart & Associates
Gallagher
AGRI-SEARCH, Inc.
BerganKDV, Ltd.
CCS Group LLC
Central States Enterprises
Compeer Financial
Gardiner + Company CPAs
Heiress Promotions
​Triangle Insurance Company, Inc.
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