The American Feed Industry Association is pleased to announce its 2017 calendar of events; the meetings, conferences and workshops, with varying topics and audiences, serve to educate and connect the US animal food industry
The first event of 2017 is the International Production & Processing Expo, hosted in partnership with the US Poultry & Egg Association and North American Meat Institute, Jan. 31-Feb. 2, in Atlanta, Georgia, and concludes with AFIA's Equipment Manufacturers Conference Nov. 2-4, in Orlando, Florida.
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"There is something for everyone when it comes to the 2017 events lineup. Our goal is to provide education and networking opportunities for all of our members in every level of the feed industry," said Veronica Rovelli, AFIA director of meetings and events.
"We have designed each of these events to meet that goal."
"This year you will see continued focus on the Food Safety Modernization Act and the Veterinary Feed Directive, as both are in the implementation period," Ms Rovelli said.
AFIA, in partnership with Kansas State University, continues the distance education program, which provides an in-depth understanding of the feed manufacturing process in 2017.
The program lasts five weeks and the first course offering begins Feb. 27. Registration is now open.
The current 2017 AFIA event lineup includes:
- International Production & Processing Expo
Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2017
Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia
Three shows in one-International Feed Expo, International Poultry Expo and International Meat Expo.
- Purchasing & Ingredient Suppliers Conference and Spring Committee Meetings
March 6-10, 2017
Hyatt Grand Regency, Orlando, Florida
Buyers and sellers of feed and pet food ingredients attend this annual event; it's truly where business gets done.
- FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Food
April 11-13, 2017
DoubleTree by Hilton Des Moines Airport, Des Moines, Iowa
Successfully completing this course is one way to meet the requirements for a PCQI.
- FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Food and HACCP Training for the Animal Food Industry
July 18-20, 2017 The Inn at Opryland, Nashville, Tennessee
One meeting; two certifications! Focuses on the requirements for a PCQI and the development of a HACCP plan for the feed industry.
- Liquid Feed Symposium
Sept. 12-14, 2017
Hyatt Regency Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky
The only educational and networking program of its kind.
- Equipment Manufacturers Conference
Nov. 2-4, 2017
Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate, Orlando, Florida
Address pertinent issues of equipment designers, builders and installers.
AFIA/KSU Joint Distance Education Programs:
- AFIA 500: Fundamentals of Feed Manufacturing
Feb. 27-March 31, 2017
Online
Outlines the fundamentals of feed manufacturing.
- AFIA 500: Fundamentals of Feed Manufacturing
May 15-June 16, 2017
Online
Outlines the fundamentals of feed manufacturing.
- AFIA 500: Fundamentals of Feed Manufacturing
Aug. 28-Sept. 29, 2017
Online
Outlines the fundamentals of feed manufacturing.
- AFIA 500: Fundamentals of Feed Manufacturing
Oct. 30-Dec. 1, 2017
Online
Outlines the fundamentals of feed manufacturing.
For a complete calendar and more information on AFIA's events, click HERE.
The first event of 2017 is the International Production & Processing Expo, hosted in partnership with the US Poultry & Egg Association and North American Meat Institute, Jan. 31-Feb. 2, in Atlanta, Georgia, and concludes with AFIA's Equipment Manufacturers Conference Nov. 2-4, in Orlando, Florida.
"There is something for everyone when it comes to the 2017 events lineup. Our goal is to provide education and networking opportunities for all of our members in every level of the feed industry," said Veronica Rovelli, AFIA director of meetings and events.
"We have designed each of these events to meet that goal."
"This year you will see continued focus on the Food Safety Modernization Act and the Veterinary Feed Directive, as both are in the implementation period," Ms Rovelli said.
AFIA, in partnership with Kansas State University, continues the distance education program, which provides an in-depth understanding of the feed manufacturing process in 2017.
The program lasts five weeks and the first course offering begins Feb. 27. Registration is now open.
The current 2017 AFIA event lineup includes:
- International Production & Processing Expo
Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2017
Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia
Three shows in one-International Feed Expo, International Poultry Expo and International Meat Expo.
- Purchasing & Ingredient Suppliers Conference and Spring Committee Meetings
March 6-10, 2017
Hyatt Grand Regency, Orlando, Florida
Buyers and sellers of feed and pet food ingredients attend this annual event; it's truly where business gets done.
- FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Food
April 11-13, 2017
DoubleTree by Hilton Des Moines Airport, Des Moines, Iowa
Successfully completing this course is one way to meet the requirements for a PCQI.
- FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Food and HACCP Training for the Animal Food Industry
July 18-20, 2017 The Inn at Opryland, Nashville, Tennessee
One meeting; two certifications! Focuses on the requirements for a PCQI and the development of a HACCP plan for the feed industry.
- Liquid Feed Symposium
Sept. 12-14, 2017
Hyatt Regency Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky
The only educational and networking program of its kind.
- Equipment Manufacturers Conference
Nov. 2-4, 2017
Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate, Orlando, Florida
Address pertinent issues of equipment designers, builders and installers.
AFIA/KSU Joint Distance Education Programs:
- AFIA 500: Fundamentals of Feed Manufacturing
Feb. 27-March 31, 2017
Online
Outlines the fundamentals of feed manufacturing.
- AFIA 500: Fundamentals of Feed Manufacturing
May 15-June 16, 2017
Online
Outlines the fundamentals of feed manufacturing.
- AFIA 500: Fundamentals of Feed Manufacturing
Aug. 28-Sept. 29, 2017
Online
Outlines the fundamentals of feed manufacturing.
- AFIA 500: Fundamentals of Feed Manufacturing
Oct. 30-Dec. 1, 2017
Online
Outlines the fundamentals of feed manufacturing.
For a complete calendar and more information on AFIA's events, click HERE.
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