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tent in front of feed mill education unitWe’re excited to announce we will be hosting the CFIA / NC State Feed Technology Convention this November with even more opportunities to learn and connect! The schedule of events has been designed to accommodate both new and well-seasoned feed industry professionals, with the ability to mix and match sessions based on experience and employment area.

Feed QA Roundtable | November 4

The QA roundtable was another addition to the 2022 program and we have decided to bring it back for the 2025 program with an entire day dedicated to QA. You don’t have to miss any other parts of feed week to take part in this program because this year it has its own day! This is a discussion-based program based on industry-submitted topics. We will be joined by inspectors from the NCDA&CS to give a regulatory update and Q&A in the afternoon.

Fees and Registration

Fee per participant (Lunch included) $75

Schedule

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Coffee & Networking All participants
9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. NC State Updates and QA Roundtable information Marissa Cohen, NC State
9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Regulatory Updates AFIA
9:30 a.m. – 12 noon Open Discussion All participants
12 noon – 1:00 p.m. Lunch TBD
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. NCDA&CS Feed Inspection Update Marissa Kost & Jessica Gore, NCDA&CS
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Open Discussion All participants

Note: Times subject to change due to the nature of the program.

Registration

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Topics

Topics are based on participation. If you have topics in mind, please contact Marissa Cohen or fill out the Google Form.

CFIA Feed Production Technology School | November 5

The Feed Production Technology School will continue its successful and long standing tradition of bringing together facility managers, supervisors, and experienced allied industry to cover a variety of advanced topics based on current industry issues and feedback from production personnel.

Fees and Registration

CFIA Members $100
Non-members $175

Lunch is included in the registration fee. Lunch for the Feed Production School will be barbeque.

For sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, please visit the Carolina Feed Industry Association website.

Registration

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Agenda

Topic Speaker
Nutrition Hour Charles Stark, Country View Family Farms
Explosion Prevention Access Bulk Materials
Open Discussion on Training Needs Group
Data Integration In & Out of Feed Mills Zac Talken, Beta Raven
Biosecurity Matt Koci, NC State
Industry Update AFIA
Employee Retention and Selection

CFIA Equipment Maintenance School | November 6

The Equipment Maintenance School is the newest addition to the program and is designed for maintenance personnel. This course will focus on preventive maintenance, relying on the expertise of manufacturers and technical sales individuals.

Fees and Registration

CFIA Members $100
Non-members $175

Lunch is included in the registration fee. Lunch for the Equipment Maintenance School will be pizza.

For sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, please visit the Carolina Feed Industry Association website.

Registration

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Agenda

Topic Speaker
My Career Journey in Feed Milling Cesar Menendez, Smithfield
Boilers/Steam Delivery Condor
Liquid Flow Meters Todd Goldsmith, LSI
Phosphorus Minds and Plants Eddie Fontanna, Mosaic
Basics About Electric Controls Zach Talken
Motor Control Center Education Michael Johnson & Kevin High, Consolidated Electrical Distributors
Boiler/Steam Generation Maintenance Andy Nowak, Condor Technologies

CFIA Membership

Discounted pricing for the CFIA Equipment Maintenance School and CFIA Feed Production Technology School is available for CFIA member companies. Not a member? Join today!


Location

NC State Feed Mill Education Unit
4001 Chi Road
Raleigh, NC 27603

Accommodations and Ground Transportation

Accommodations

Hampton Inn Raleigh/Cary

Group rate available for November 4-6 – Book by 5p.m. October 21

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh SW NC State, an IHG Hotel

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area

The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collections

Ground Transportation

It is expected that most participants will drive to the course and provide their own transportation.


If you have any questions about the program, please contact Marissa Cohen or Adam Fahrenholz.