Upcoming Ohio AgriBusiness Association and OABA Educational Trust Events

Registration is Open for Grain Grading Schools; Save the Dates for Golf for Scholarships Outings

The Ohio AgriBusiness Association is in the planning process for two upcoming events – the OABA Grain Grading Schools and the OABA Educational Trust Golf for Scholarships outings.

2013 Grain Grading Schools – June 4 and September 3

Registration is now open for this year’s two Grain Grading Schools – June 4 and September 3. If you are you looking to obtain your Commodity Tester Certificate, or just need to renew it, the OABA Grain Grading School – approved by the Ohio Department of Agriculture – is structured to provide certification/recertification opportunities.

And remember … Sept. 30 is the deadline to renew your Certificate, so don’t wait to register.

Individuals seeking certification will receive training in the procedures for grading corn, soybeans and wheat, as well as sampling and equipment, and will then take an open-book exam consisting of 50 questions. Those seeking recertification receive the same training and sign a verification of attendance form.

The Ohio Commodity Handler Law requires all individuals grading commodities to be certified. New commodity testers must pass (80 percent) a 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.

Click here for more information and to register.

2013 Golf for Scholarships Outings – June 26 and August 21

The Golf for Scholarships outings are the primary fundraising activities for the Ohio AgriBusiness Association Educational Trust scholarship program, through which nearly $35,000 in scholarship dollars is provided to students enrolled in an agriculture-related field attending The Ohio State University and OSU Agricultural Technical Institute, Clark State Community College and Wilmington College.

This year’s outings will be held June 26 at Deer Ridge Golf Club in Bellville, and August 21 at Shelby Oaks Golf Club in Sidney. Registration and sponsorship information will be made available in the coming weeks – stay tuned to the OABA News & Notes weekly e-newsletter.