Register Now for 2020 Grain Grading School

Limited seating - Register ASAP

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 is offering two ODA-approved Grain Grading Schools in 2020: July 21 (Wooster) and August 26 (Springfield) for those seeking to obtain or renew a Commodity Tester Certificate. Once again, OABA will offer a Test-only option for individuals seeking recertification. Space is limited - register as soon as possible to save your seat!

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.

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) 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. 

Recertification Test-Only Option 

Need the test but don't want to drive to ODA? 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 options is available for $10 with a separate registration link. Test-Only individuals are advised to arrive no later than 12:15 pm for the 12:30 pm test.

There will be two Grain Grading Schools offered in 2020:

• July 21 – Wooster, Ohio - Fisher Auditorium, 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster, OH 44691 (NEW location)
• August 26 – Springfield, Ohio - Clark State Community College - Learning Resources Center (#52), 570 East Leffel Lane, Springfield, OH 45505

Complete event details for each event and registration are available at oaba.net/events. Space is limited - register now! 

Questions: Contact Janice Welsheimer at 614-326-7520, ext. 3 with any questions or concerns. 

Safety Message from OABA

Safety is of the highest importance to OABA. We are pleased to offer this important training to our members, within the restrictions set by the state of Ohio. We continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation and are implementing practices with your safety in mind. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the event, please contact OABA staff.