Two Remaining Dates for Grain Grading School & One Remaining Grain Law Roundtable

August 24 - Springfield | September 14 - Reynoldsburg

Are you looking to obtain your Commodity Tester Certificate? Or, do you already have your Commodity Tester Certificate and need to renew it? This Grain Grading School – approved by the Ohio Department of Agriculture – is structured to provide certification/recertification opportunities.

OABA has two remaining dates for ODA-approved Grain Grading Schools & one remaining date for Ohio Grain Law Roundtables in 2023: August 25 in Springfield and September 14 in Reynoldsburg.

The Grain Grading Course will provide training in the procedures for grading corn, soybeans and wheat, as well as sampling and equipment. Immediately following the course, individuals seeking certification will take an open-book exam consisting of 50 questions. Those seeking recertification receive the same training and sign a verification of attendance form. Instruction is provided by Eurofins Grain Inspection. 

Once again, OABA will offer a Test-only option for individuals seeking recertification.

The Ohio Commodity Handler Law requires all individuals who perform a quality test for the purpose of applying a premium or discount on commodities to be certified. New commodity testers must pass (80 percent) the written exam. Those currently certified must either fulfill continuing education requirements or pass the written exam once every three years to renew their Commodity Tester Certificate. 

Recertification Test-Only Option 

For your convenience, OABA is offering Test-Only options for individuals needing to renew their Commodity Tester Certificate, without sitting through the full Grain Grading School. The Test-Only option is available for $10 with a separate registration link. Test-Only individuals are advised to arrive no later than 12:15 p.m. for the 12:30 p.m. test.

Upcoming Dates:

• August 24 - Grace Lutheran Church; 1801 Saint Paris Pike, Springfield, Ohio 45504
• NEW! September 14 - Ohio Department of Agriculture, 8995 E Main St, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

Click here to register for the 2023 Grain Grading Schools. Complete event details for each event are available at oaba.net/grain-grading. 

Join OABA at 2023 Ohio Grain Law Roundtables

Discussion with ODA's Inspection Administrator Dave Simmons

Attention grain managers, merchandisers and others with interest – attend a Roundtable Discussion with the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s Inspection Administrator – David Simmons. This coffee-talk period will allow review and discussion of Ohio Grain Law with ample time for questions and answers. 

The last remaining roundtable in 2023 will be held August 24  in Springfield from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

The event is free, but an RSVP is requested. Interested participants may also submit questions in advance through the registration form. Click here to register for the roundtables. Full details are available at oaba.net/events.