FGIS Orientation

These courses provide an in-depth overview of the Federal Grain Inspection Service, the U.S. Grain Standards and the U.S. grain marketing and inspection system.

• Making the Grade
• Grain Production and Marketing
• Grain Marketing Legislation
• The U.S. Grain Standards Act
• Industry Trading Rules
• Overview of Grain Inspection
• The USGSA Regulations

1. Part 800
2. Part 810

• Grain Quality Factors
• Sampling Procedures

1. Official Sampling Procedures
2. Practical Sampling for Grain Handlers
3. A Question of Quality

• Grain Inspection Lab Tour
• Inspection Procedures

1. Official Inspection
2. Practical Inspection Procedures

• Inspection Variability
• Weighing Program