MABA and MGEA 2024 Convention

Safety Topic - Bulk Material Storage

Golf Tournament Recap

VISION STATEMENT  

The Montana Grain Elevator Association will be recognized and respected as the network that provides valuable support and resources for the Montana Grain Industry.


MISSION STATEMENT

MGEA will provide a forum for all facets of the Montana grain industry to 1) discuss common issues and, when appropriate, take action, 2) network, 3) be respected as a resource for members and others about the grain industry, and 4) be respected as the voice of grain industry in Montana.    

News & Announcements

MABA/MGEA 36th Annual Convention

Competing in a Global Market at Home

January 24 – January 26, 2024/Heritage Inn/Great Falls, Montana

If you’ve been looking for a way to reach the maximum number in the Montana retail pesticide, fertilizer, seed and grain business, this Trade Show is the event of the year for YOU –no other event comes even close to reaching this audience!


The MABA/MGEA Convention is the only one of its kind in Montana – by business for business. The presentation and information are specifically designed to allow agricultural businesses and grain elevators to provide better service to their grower customers. As an exhibitor and/or sponsor, please refrain from inviting and conducting business with grower/customers at the convention and trade show. If you must do so, please do it off location.


SCHEDULE

Our convention schedule caters to the trade show exhibitor and to convention sponsors. Events scheduled for the trade show area:


Wednesday & Thursday

10 am – Convention Break

Noon – Lunch with Special Speakers and Events

3pm – Convention Break

4pm – 7pm – Wed. Trade Show, Raffle, Give A-ways, and Thurs. Keynote Speakers


All breaks and lunches will be in the trade show area to provide participants with time to visit your booth.


Eight $50 bills will be given away and two items will be raffled during the trade show.


All proceeds will be donated to the FFA Foundation and the 4-H Foundation.


TRADE SHOW BOOTHS

We’ve worked on the layout over the years to ensure great traffic exposure to all booths!

10’ x 6’d pipe and drape booth

2 chairs

500w/110v electrical outlet

For any other services, display and material shipping or additional needs, contact K&J Convention Services 406.442.3238 or webreply@kjconventions.com


Setup: Tuesday, January 24th, 1pm

Teardown: Thursday, January 26th, Noon


SPONSORSHIP

If trade show participation does not fit your plans or if you want even more exposure, sponsorships are also available to spotlight your company. All sponsorships include program and session highlights and signage.

LOCATION

Heritage Inn, Great Falls, MT, 59404

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Safety Corner

Bulk Material Storage

Source: Terry Bartelt


With harvest behind us many of our members will be working with temporary grain piles. Here are some key points to remember when working with reclaiming piles and other bulk storage areas.


Bulk material storage applies to all facilities that store bulk product, but the space is not classified as a “permit required confined space.


Some examples of bulk material storage:

Flat storage warehouse

Bunkers

Feed barns

Domes

Center fill piles


Some hazardous tasks to be aware of when working in or around bulk material storage:

Tarp installation and removal

Product reclaiming

Loading and unloading trucks

Cleaning

Installing walls and aeration


PPE and equipment advised for entering bulk material storage areas:

Air monitor

High visibility clothing

Safe lighting

High-visibility barriers

Sump grating

Radios


Potential hazards that may exist:

Engulfment

Cliffing

Hung up material

Plugged equipment

Flowable product hazards

Crushed or run over by mobile equipment


Hazard mitigation:

Lockout/tagout

Sump gratings

Propper training for use of mobile equipment

Safe zones for entering on foot

High-visibility clothing

Propper training for tarping and untarping

Training for use of conveyors

Training for atmospheric hazards

Use of entry permits

Golf Tournament Recap

We woke up to morning rain that cleared just as festivities were underway. After registration, we all met on the new deck to honor Paul Clark, former board member, mentor, and friend. Then, it was time to hit the course. 15 teams teed off for an afternoon of fun!


Thank you to Signal Point Golf Course. We also want to extend our appreciation to our generous sponsors and hole prize donors. Additionally, thank you to First Bank of Montana for the lunch burgers and Tara Rowland for the catered dinner.


Congratulations to the top three teams:

1st place - Stricks Ag

2nd Place - AgWest

3rd Place - Columbia Grain

Browse Our New Website

We are excited to announce a fresh look to our website. Here you can:

  • Locate past newsletters
  • Meet the board members
  • Find old board meetings
  • Learn upcoming important dates
  • *Note, we just updated our email address: director@mtgrain.com

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