Grain Grading Schools

Normally offered three to four times annually in Summer 

Virtual Training Event Information

In response to member and industry requests, OABA has planned additional Grain Grading School trainings for October 2025 – January 2026 in an online, on-demand format. 

OABA's Online Grain Grading School – approved by the Ohio Department of Agriculture – is a three-hour course that will provide training in the procedures for grading corn, soybeans and wheat, as well as sampling and equipment. 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 trained and hold a commodity tester number from the State of Ohio. New and renewing commodity testers must fulfill continuing education requirements once every five years (beginning in 2025) to renew their Commodity Tester Number. 

Once registered, within 2 business days you will receive an email with a link to the online course. Participants must attentively watch all video portions and complete the assessment at the end of each module in order to complete the course. 

Upon completion you will 1) receive a completion notification from the online assessment tool (Kajabi) AND 2) OABA will share course completion with the Ohio Department of Agriculture. ODA will issue the commodity tester number. OABA will email participants their commodity tester number as issued by ODA.

Please note:

1. The course must be completed no later than January 31, 2026.
2. Please provide a valid, unique email for all participants when registering. Their unique email address will be sent their link to the online course. At the completion of the course, a completion notification will be sent to that email address, as will their ODA issued commodity tester number once issued by ODA.

Cost: $50 for OABA members; $100 for non-members

Registration: Click here to register for the October 2025 – January 2026 ONLINE Grain Grading School.

Per recent legislative changes: A Commodity Tester Number will be issued by the Ohio Department of Agriculture to those who complete the continuing education requirement of a three-hour approved training. Please note, the certificate renewal period is changing from three-years to five-years beginning in 2025. Current certificate holders with certificates expiring 9/30/2025, will complete the three-hour training for a renewal of five years (expiring 9/30/2030).

If you have questions or need additional information, please reach out to OABA at 614-326-7520 or info@oaba.net.  

In-Person Event Information

Dates & Locations:

• June 4 - McComb High School, 328 Todd St., McComb, OH 45858
• July 16 - OSU Wooster - Skou Hall 100, 1889 Garrison Circle W, Wooster, Ohio 44691
• August 20 - Grace Lutheran Church, 1801 Saint Paris Pike, Springfield, Ohio 45504
• September 3 - Ohio Department of Agriculture, 8995 E Main St, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

Cost: $50 for OABA members; $100 for non-members

Registration: Coming soon!

Ohio Grain Law Roundtables

Attend a Roundtable Discussion with the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection Service staff. This meeting will allow review and discussion of Ohio Grain Law with ample time for questions and answers. Interested participants may also submit questions in advance through the registration form. 

Dates & Locations

• January 28; 1:30 p.m.
  • Hilton Columbus at Easton Hotel; 3900 Chagrin Drive, Columbus, Ohio, 43219
    
    
• June 4; 10 a.m.
  • McComb High School; 328 Todd St., McComb, OH 45858

Cost: The event is free, but an RSVP is requested.

Registration: Click here to RSVP for Ohio Grain Law Roundtable. 

Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be received no later than 14 days prior to the event to be eligible for a full refund. No refunds will be issued after that date. No-shows will be invoiced.