Grain Grading Schools
Normally offered three to four times annually in Summer
Are you looking to obtain Ohio Commodity Tester Training? 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 training/renewal training 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 renewal training 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 trained and hold a commodity tester number from the State of Ohio. New and renewing commodity testers must fulfill continuing education requirements once every five years (beginning in 2025) to renew their Commodity Tester Number.
Per recent legislative changes: A Commodity Tester Number 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 (expiring 9/30/2030).
Participants are encouraged to bring "trouble" grain samples to class to evaluate during the session.
NEW! Event Registration Policy: All event registration fees must be paid online at the time of registration through our payment portal. A credit card is required to secure your registration, so please be prepared to provide payment at the time of booking. For assistance, contact info@oaba.net.
Event Information
- 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 - 12:00 pm: Grain Grading School
- 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
- 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.
