Over a 100 OABA members, guests, friends, exhibitors and sponsorsgathered in Findlay, OH to attend OABA's second annual "Grain Day." Since breaking away from the traditional convention and trade show concept, the Ohio AgriBusiness Association now offers several one-day events which focus on specific segments of the industry. This allows for greater attendance, usually no over-nights and a full day of topics for attendees. In addition, exhibitors also say they like the focused attention, reduced time and lower costs.
This year's topics highlighted crisis management of a large grain operation fire and explosion. Presenters who were at the site shared information on "how it happened, how it was handled, and what was learned." The second half of the day featured a panel of very knowledgeable and involved individuals who presented thoughts, comments and opinions on how the proliferation of ethanol plants will "change how we market grain forever."
Some of the comments we have received pretty well tell the story:
"Really like the one-day sessions!"
"OABA Grain Day provided a great opportunity to gather, receive timely and important information and meet with vendors!"
"The OABA staff and committee really outdid themselves with this year's Grain Day! You will have to very hard to beat this meeting!"
If you are in grain, you won't want to miss next year's OABA GRAIN DAY!