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January 17, 2019

Grain Operations Training Course, Session #1

Session #2 on Feb. 7 in Upper Sandusky and Session #3 on March 7 in Maumee

Sidney, OH

The Ohio AgriBusiness Association Grain Operations Training Course is designed to provide quality training for individuals whose primary responsibilities are in grain operations. The course is a series of three, day long classes, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., conducted at an operating grain facility. Each session will focus on specific aspects of efficient grain operations. Experienced grain operation professionals and elevator supervisors provide practical instruction addressing main categories of administration, regulation, merchandising, technology and operations.

The course is limited to 30 students. The small class size enhances learning by allowing for better interaction between instructors and students. Registration for individual classes is not available.

The course will include:

  • Communications between merchandising and operations
  • Aeration; bin temperature monitoring; and laser measuring
  • Rail safety
  • Grain market analysis
  • OSHA regulations
  • Grain grading - 2018 issues, 2019 opportunities
  • Fall protection safety
  • The how and why of preventative maintenance
  • Facility revenues generation
  • Fumigation
  • Facility tours

Click here for the complete event agenda.

EVENT INFORMATION

  • RegistrationClick here to register for 2019 Grain Operations Course. 
  • Dates/Locations
    • January 17 – Sidney, OH
      OSU Extension Office
      810 Fair Road
      Sidney, Ohio 45365
      Includes a visit to Sunrise Cooperative - Sidney 
    • February 7 – Upper Sandusky, OH
      Kalmbach Feeds
      7148 State Highway 199
      Upper Sandusky, Ohio 43351
    • March 7 – Maumee, OH
      The Andersons, Inc. 
  • Time – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; registration at 8:30 a.m. 
  • Cost – $400

Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be received no later than 14 days prior (Jan. 3, 2019) to the event to be eligible for a full refund. No refunds will be issued after that date. No shows will be invoiced. 

SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

If you are interested in sponsoring this event or other OABA events, consider becoming a 2019 OABA Sustaining Sponsor. More information about the sponsorship program is available at www.oaba.net/sponsors or call 614-326-7520 (select option one).

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