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Four GEAPS Members Win Grain Tubes for Local Fire Departments

Four GEAPS Members Win Grain Tubes for Local Fire Departments As part of the members-only screening of SILO last month, four GEAPS members won grain tubes for their local fire departments. Turtle Plastics donated the potentially life-saving equipment. After watching the film, Corey Hopkins, senior safety consultant at DEKRA, noted the varying […]
Published: Jun 22, 2020 by Leslie Casner
Membership

GEAPS Proposed Bylaw Amendment for 2020 Annual Meeting

GEAPS Proposed Bylaw Amendment for 2020 Annual Meeting The International Board of Directors approved a recommendation from the Strategic Planning Committee to update the GEAPS Mission Statement (Bylaws Article 1, Section 2). As part of the strategic planning process, the committee concluded that defining a new, more modern mission would […]
Published: May 22, 2020 by Leslie Casner
News & Publications

GEAPS Announces Summer Learning Series

GEAPS Announces Summer Learning Series GEAPS announces today the Summer Learning Series, a collection of live weekly webinars on grain quality, regulations, safety and other topics. Each session is free and available to anyone as they are broadcast live; replays are available for GEAPS members. Learn more on the Summer Learning […]
Published: May 21, 2020 by Leslie Casner
GEAPS Exchange

GEAPS Cancels Exchange 2020

GEAPS Cancels Exchange 2020 Weeks after postponing GEAPS Exchange 2020 until July, the Grain Elevator and Processing Society announces today that GEAPS Exchange 2020 is cancelled. All meetings and events scheduled in conjunction with the event are also cancelled. GEAPS will offer refunds in three ways: credit towards any other GEAPS […]
Published: Apr 24, 2020 by Leslie Casner
GEAPS Exchange

GEAPS Exchange Postponed Until July 16-19

GEAPS Exchange Postponed Until July 16-19 Due to the evolving COVID-19 Coronavirus concerns, the Grain Elevator and Processing Society’s International Executive Committee has decided to postpone GEAPS Exchange 2020 until July 16-19, 2020. It will still take place at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The annual conference traditionally draws thousands of […]
Published: Mar 13, 2020 by Leslie Casner
News & Publications

125 Attend Great Lakes Regional Conference in Sandusky, Ohio

125 Attend Great Lakes Regional Conference in Sandusky, Ohio Over 100 attendees and exhibitors from eight states and provinces gathered at the Kalahari Resort in Sandusky, Ohio, for the Great Lakes Regional Conference this week. GEAPS’ Seaway, Michigan/So. Ontario and Hoosier chapters plan the event. The conference included an expo hall with over 30 […]
Published: Feb 28, 2020 by Leslie Casner
GEAPS Exchange

GEAPS Announces SILO Screening and Grain Entrapment Training Sessions at Exchange 2020

GEAPS Announces SILO Screening and Grain Entrapment Training Sessions at Exchange 2020 The Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) today announced a free screening of SILO the film from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 23, at GEAPS Exchange 2020 in Minneapolis. The event takes place in room 101 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Presented in partnership […]
Published: Feb 12, 2020 by Leslie Casner
Grain Industry News

GEAPS Partners with MANRRS to Promote Diversity in Agriculture

GEAPS Partners with MANRRS to Promote Diversity in Agriculture The Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) today announced a partnership with Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS), a society that promotes academic and professional advancement by empowering minorities. The agreement allows MANRRS members to join GEAPS and engage […]
Published: Feb 11, 2020 by Leslie Casner
Grain Industry News

GEAPS Partners with Student Organization to Provide Training, Networking Opportunities

GEAPS Partners with Student Organization to Provide Training, Networking Opportunities The Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) today announced a partnership with the National Professional Agricultural Student Organization (PAS). The agreement allows PAS members to join GEAPS and engage in training programs and networking opportunities to launch successful careers in the agriculture […]
Published: Jan 27, 2020 by Leslie Casner
Grain Industry News

GEAPS Foundation Reaches $4 Million Endowment Goal

GEAPS Foundation Reaches $4 Million Endowment Goal The Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) Foundation announced today that it has reached its endowment goal of $4 million.  Investment income from the endowment fund will provide funding for new and existing professional development programs from GEAPS. Mark Fedje, General Mills Inc., […]
Published: Nov 21, 2019 by Leslie Casner