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Grain Merchants

Resources & Associations

The Agricultural Marketing Service, a division of the U.S. Department of Labor, provides information on the government's role in the marketing of grain.
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
https://www.ams.usda.gov

For information about certification, memberships, education and training programs, and employment opportunities, contact the American Purchasing Society.
American Purchasing Society
PO Box 256
Aurora, IL, 60507-0256
Tel: (630) 859-0250
Fax: (630) 859-0270
Email: membershipservices@propurch.com
http://www.american-purchasing.com

To learn about current issues affecting grain companies and their employees, contact the Grain Elevator and Processing Society.
Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS)
4800 Olson Memorial Highway, Suite 150
Golden Valley, MN, 55422-5167
Tel: (763) 999-4300
http://www.geaps.com

The Institute for Supply Management provides certification, training, news, events, and other resources.
Institute for Supply Management (ISM)
309 West Elliot Road, Suite 113
Tempe, AZ, 85284-1556
Tel: (480) 752-6276
Fax: (480) 752-7890
Email: membersvcs@ismworld.org
https://www.ismworld.org

For information on educational programs for youth and careers, contact the National FFA Organization.
National FFA Organization (FFA)
6060 FFA Drive
Indianapolis, IN, 46268-1370
Tel: (888) 332-2668
http://www.ffa.org

NIGP: The Institute for Public Procurement provides education, certification, networking opportunities, and other resources.
NIGP: The Institute for Public Procurement
12007 Sunrise Valley Dr., Suite 110
Reston, VA, 20191-3460
Tel: (800) 367-6447
Tel 2: (703) 736-8900
Fax: (703) 635-2326
Email: customercare@nigp.org
http://www.nigp.org

For information on certification, contact the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council.
Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC)
110 West Vine St., Suite 600
Lexington, KY, 40507-1783
Tel: (800) 884-6073
Fax: (859) 618-6888
http://uppcc.org