Grain Grading Schools

Normally offered three to four times annually in Summer 

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

The three-hour Grain Grading Course will provide training in the procedures for grading corn, soybeans and wheat, as well as sampling and equipment. Those seeking recertification receive the same training and sign a verification of attendance form. Instruction is provided by Eurofins Grain Inspection. 

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 and renewing commodity testers must fulfill continuing education requirements once every five years to renew their Commodity Tester Certificate. 

Per recent legislative changes: A Commodity Tester Certificate will be issued by the Ohio Department of Agriculture to those who complete the continuing education requirement of a three-hour approved training. Please note, the certificate renewal period is changing from three-years to five-years beginning in 2025. Current certificate holders with certificates expiring 9/30/2025, will complete the three-hour training for a renewal of five years.

Participants are encouraged to bring "trouble" grain samples to class to evaluate during the session. 

Event Information

• Registration:
  • Check back soon for registration!
• Dates & Locations
  
  • June 5 –McComb High School 328 Todd St., McComb, OH 45858
  • July 17 – OSU Wooster - Skou Hall 100 1889 Garrison Circle W, Wooster, Ohio 44691
  • August 26 – Grace Lutheran Church 1801 Saint Paris Pike, Springfield, Ohio 45504
  • September 10 - Ohio Department of Agriculture 8995 E Main St, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
• Schedule
  • 8:30 am: Registration opens
  • 9:00 am: Grain Grading School begins
• Cost
  • Members: $50
  • Non-members: $65

Ohio Grain Law Roundtables

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

The event is free, but an RSVP is requested. Interested participants may also submit questions in advance through the registration form.

• RSVP
  • Check back soon for RSVP link!
• Dates & Locations
  
  • June 5 –McComb High School 328 Todd St., McComb, OH 45858
  • July 17 – OSU Wooster - Skou Hall 100 1889 Garrison Circle W, Wooster, Ohio 44691
  • August 26 – Grace Lutheran Church 1801 Saint Paris Pike, Springfield, Ohio 45504
• Time
  • 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Cost
  • Free!

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