AFIA Releases 2017 Calendar of Events

Something for everyone when it comes to the 2017 events lineup

November 30, 2020

The American Feed Industry Association is pleased to announce its 2017 calendar of events; the meetings, conferences and workshops, with varying topics and audiences, serve to educate and connect the U.S. animal food industry.

The first event of 2017 is the International Production & Processing Expo, hosted in partnership with the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association and North American Meat Institute, Jan. 31-Feb. 2, in Atlanta, Georgia, and concludes with AFIA's Equipment Manufacturers Conference Nov. 2-4, in Orlando, Florida.

"There is something for everyone when it comes to the 2017 events lineup. Our goal is to provide education and networking opportunities for all of our members in every level of the feed industry," said Veronica Rovelli, AFIA director of meetings and events. "We have designed each of these events to meet that goal."

"This year you will see continued focus on the Food Safety Modernization Act and the Veterinary Feed Directive, as both are in the implementation period," Rovelli said.

AFIA, in partnership with Kansas State University, continues the distance education program, which provides an in-depth understanding of the feed manufacturing process in 2017. The program lasts five weeks and the first course offering begins Feb. 27.Registration is now open.

The current 2017 AFIA event lineup includes:

International Production & Processing Expo Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2017	Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia Three shows in one-International Feed Expo, International Poultry Expo and International Meat Expo.
Purchasing & Ingredient Suppliers Conference and Spring Committee Meetings March 6-10, 2017	Hyatt Grand Regency, Orlando, Florida Buyers and sellers of feed and pet food ingredients attend this annual event; it's truly where business gets done.
FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Food April 11-13, 2017	DoubleTree by Hilton Des Moines Airport, Des Moines, Iowa Successfully completing this course is one way to meet the requirements for a PCQI.
FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Food and HACCP Training for the Animal Food Industry July 18-20, 2017	The Inn at Opryland, Nashville, Tennessee One meeting; two certifications! Focuses on the requirements for a PCQI and the development of a HACCP plan for the feed industry.
Liquid Feed Symposium Sept. 12-14, 2017	Hyatt Regency Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky The only educational and networking program of its kind.
Equipment Manufacturers Conference Nov. 2-4, 2017	Omni ChampionsGate奥兰多度假胜地,奥兰多,弗洛rida Address pertinent issues of equipment designers, builders and installers.

AFIA/KSU Joint Distance Education Programs:

AFIA 500: Fundamentals of Feed Manufacturing Feb. 27-March 31, 2017	Online Outlines the fundamentals of feed manufacturing.
AFIA 500: Fundamentals of Feed Manufacturing May 15-June 16, 2017	Online Outlines the fundamentals of feed manufacturing.
AFIA 500: Fundamentals of Feed Manufacturing Aug. 28-Sept. 29, 2017	Online Outlines the fundamentals of feed manufacturing.
AFIA 500: Fundamentals of Feed Manufacturing Oct. 30-Dec. 1, 2017	Online Outlines the fundamentals of feed manufacturing.