Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS)

Happy National Ag Day! ?? From the farmers who produce the grain that feeds and fuels the world, to those who handle, process, transport and store the grain that feeds and fuels the world, today is your day, and GEAPS thanks you! #nationalagday #agriculture #geaps #AgDay25

GEAPS has some Chapter Maintenance and Safety Days coming up! ??? Be sure to mark your calendars and join us for these important events focused on safety and maintenance. For more details and to register, scan the QR code or visit: https://lnkd.in/guxfk_Tm #GEAPS #MaintenanceDays #SafetyDay #ChapterEvents

?? Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week is March 24 – 28, 2025! Join us for a week dedicated to focus on safety and the hazards our employees, contractors and customers face every day. We all have a piece in this! ??? ? ?? Learn more and register online at https://lnkd.in/eKXqqRG? ? #StandUp4GrainSafety #GrainSafety #WorkplaceSafety #grainindustry?

?? Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week is March 24-28, 2025 ?? We want to hear from YOU! What are you doing in your community to promote grain safety during this important week? Share your local events and initiatives with us! ?? Find or Post Events Near You: Visit Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Events to see what's happening in your area and to post your own event. https://lnkd.in/gk3A44Na Let's work together to make grain safety a top priority! ?? #StandUp4GrainSafety #GrainSafety #GrainSafetyAwareness

?? Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week Kickoff Event! Join us for an exciting and informative evening at the GEAPS Great Plains Chapter Meeting! ??? When: March 24, 2025 ? Time: 5:30 p.m. ?? Location: MKC - Mid Kansas Coop Learning Center, 221 W Hirschler, Moundridge, KS 67107 ???????? Families and kids are welcome! ??? Dinner Provided ?? The first 100 kids will receive a prize! Event Highlights: -High-angle rescue demonstration by the CVA Rescue Team -Experience the MKC Grain Engulfment Simulator -Guest Speaker: Chief Gary Curmode sharing insights on the Debruce Grain Explosion Don’t miss out on this educational and family-friendly event!?Learn more and register online at https://lnkd.in/gjdg8tJJ ? ????♂? #GrainSafety #StandUp4GrainSafety #GEAPS #GEAPSGreatPlainsChapter ?? https://lnkd.in/gzqYwWZw

?? Join the GEAPS Hoosier Chapter for a Maintenance Day! ??? Enhance your knowledge and network with industry professionals at this event! ?? Date: April 22, 2025 ? Time: 9:30 AM ?? Location: Waitt Systems, 22834 Six Point Rd, Sheridan, IN ?? Topics Covered: ? Mitigating Dust Explosions – Gil Garcia, 4B Components Limited ? Bearings & Gearboxes – Mike Gronek, Dodge Industrial ? Chain Conveyor Maintenance – Tyler Ginder, Brock Grain Systems ? Proper Bin Unloading – Open discussion with video kickoff ?? Lunch Provided! ?? This event is FREE, but space is limited! Register by April 17th to secure your spot. https://lnkd.in/gwt7uheQ ?? Huge thanks to our sponsors: Waitt Systems , 4B Components Limited, The Andersons, Inc., and Kokomo Grain Co., Inc.! ?? Learn more and register today at https://lnkd.in/gwt7uheQ #GEAPS #HoosierChapter #MaintenanceDay #Networking #IndustryInsights

Join the GEAPS Mid-Atlantic Chapter for their Hands-On Safety Day on April 10 from 9 AM – 3 PM at Safety Resources in Salisbury, MD. ? FREE for GEAPS members ($25 for non-members) ? Lunch provided ? Indoor & outdoor sessions – come prepared! ?? Featured Presenters: ?? Carl Swisher, 4B Components Limited – Elevator belts, buckets & hazard monitoring ?? Frank Heitmann & Ryan Grant, Dodge Industrial – Bearings & gearboxes ?? Chuck Northam, Safety Resources – Fall protection, fire safety & more ?? Reggie White, RNC-CO Conveyance Company Inc – Drag conveyor maintenance ??Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gjaP8j_V #GEAPS #GEAPSMidAtlanticChapter #grainsafety #grainindustry #grain

?? GEAPS Foundation Announces $188,000 in Grant Funding for 2025! ?? The?GEAPS Foundation?is now accepting applications for its 2025 grant program, with?$188,000?in funding available to support the development of?innovative training resources?for grain and oilseed supply-chain professionals. These resources complement the continuing education programs of the Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS). ???Deadline to apply: June 6, 2025 ???Who can apply??Organizations, institutions, and individuals with expertise in training and education. ???Priority areas for 2025: ???Grain inventory management ???Elements of supervision for grain handling & processing facilities We’re investing in?education and workforce development?to support GEAPS members and their employers. ???Learn more & apply:?https://lnkd.in/gFmUehgD #GEAPS #GEAPSFoundation #AgEducation #GrainIndustry #WorkforceDevelopment #Training #Grants

***Update as of March 18, 2025: This course has been postponed to a later date to be determined.*** ?? Hands-On Training for Conveying Equipment ?? ?? April 8-10, 2025 | Kansas State University at IGP Institute Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) and Kansas State University are teaming up to bring you a must-attend course on the Operation & Maintenance of Conveying Equipment. Learn from top experts through hands-on practice and demonstrations, gaining skills to safely operate, maintain, and troubleshoot conveying equipment. Who Should Attend? Engineers, project managers, grain elevator operators, maintenance staff, millwrights and safety personnel. Limited Spots Available - Register today! ?? Sign Up Now and secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/gD5U5vGY ?? Check out the photos from the event last December! #GEAPS #KSU #ConveyingEquipment #GrainIndustry #GEAPS #KansasStateUniversity #HandsOnTraining #GrainOperations #MaintenanceTraining

?? Proven Strategies for Continuous Improvement in the Grain Industry ?? ?? March 20, 2025 | 12 p.m. Central Join Jim Voigt, an industry leader with decades of experience, for an exclusive webinar on driving growth, efficiency, and safety in the grain industry. Learn how to build a culture of continuous improvement and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market. Key Takeaways: ? Staying competitive ? Leveraging customer feedback ? Self-analysis for business & personal growth ? Data-driven decision-making ? Setting impactful goals ?? Register Now and secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/g8xSvFym #GEAPSWebinar #GrainIndustry #ContinuousImprovement #Webinar #JimVoigt #Leadership #Agriculture #Efficiency