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AFIA Feed Education Program

Wednesday, Jan. 29 from 8 – 10 a.m.

Room: A412 

Free for all attendees 

The American Feed Industry Association’s production compliance committee is hosting the annual free Feed Production Education program again in 2025. As regulatory requirements for the feed industry continue to evolve, this training session will update participants on any recent changes from several federal agencies including DOL, DOT, EPA, FDA and OSHA. In addition, the Feed Mill of the Year winner for the commercial feed category will be announced.    The agenda has been approved for 1 ARPAS CEU. 

 

Agenda

8 - 8:05 a.m.

Welcome 
Gary Huddleston, Director of Feed Manufacturing & Regulatory Affairs, American Feed Industry Association 

8:05 - 8:30 a.m.

What's On The Horizon For EPA In 2025?
Christian Richter, Principal, The Policy Group

8:30 - 8:50 a.m.

What's On The Agenda For OSHA?
Gary Huddleston, Director of Feed Manufacturing & Regulatory Affairs, American Feed Industry Association 

8:50 - 9:10 a.m. FDA's Plans For 2025
Leah Wilkinson, Vice President of Public Policy & Education, American Feed Industry Association 
9:10 - 9:25 a.m.

AFIA's Education & Training Offerings For 2025
Paul Davis, Ph.D., Director of Quality, Animal Food Safety & Education, American Feed Industry Association 

9:25 - 9:55 a.m.
Artificial Intelligence in Feed Manufacturing
George Obeng-Akrofi, Ph.D., Instructor of Feed Technology, Iowa State University and Assistant Operations Manager, ISU Kent Feed Mill & Grain Science Complex
9:55 - 10 a.m. 2024 AFIA Feed Facility of the Year Review and Wrap-up
Gary Huddleston, Director of Feed Manufacturing & Regulatory Affairs, American Feed Industry Association