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Following the September 2026 launch of a strategic partnership with the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), GEAPS members receive member rates to multiple AFIA events and online educational resources.

Events

AFIA provides educational resources for members to continue learning about the feed industry and feed safety. GEAPS members receive AFIA member rates to the events below and can find instructions on how to register using the discount by checking out their latest Monthly Member Newsletter received via email.

For a full description of each event and the demographic that typically attends, click here.

Equipment Manufacturers Conference

Date: November 2026
Location: Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. 

FSPCA PCQI Training

Date: June 2027 (tentative)
Location: TBD

PCQI Refresher Course

Date: June 2027 (tentative)
Location: TBD

Liquid Feed Symposium

Date: September 14-16, 2027
Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha Downtown Old Market, Omaha, NE

Feed Industry Institute

Date: June 2028
Location: TBD

For a full calendar of AFIA events, click here.

Online Courses

AFIA has partnered with workforce training software, Intertek Alchemy, to offer discounted, on-demand eLearning courses tailored for manufacturers, processors and distributors. These self-paced, industry-recognized and practical training programs enhance safety, regulatory compliance, leadership, and workplace safety.

GEAPS members receive member rates to the Intertek Alchemy Courses, which includes the following course options and the types of professionals they are best suited for. GEAPS members can find instructions on how to register using the discount by checking out their latest Monthly Member Newsletter received via email.

For a full description of these courses, click here.

Basic Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Certification 
  • Food safety and quality professionals
  • HACCP team members and production supervisors

Internal Auditor Training 
  • Internal auditors and compliance staff
  • Food safety and quality leaders

Alchemy of Leadership – Full Training Collection 
  • Frontline supervisors and team leads
  • New managers in food production

OSHA Foundations Course 
  • New hires and supervisors
  • EHS and safety staff

Risk Assessment Course 
  • Food safety and quality managers
  • HACCP and compliance professionals

Root Cause Analysis 
  • Quality assurance and food safety teams
  • Operations and continuous improvement staff
FDA Training: Fundamentals of Recalls
  • Food Safety and Quality Assurance Managers
  • Recall Coordinators
  • Regulatory and Compliance Professionals
  • Operations Managers

For a full course catalog of AFIA educational resources, click here.