Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association
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Events

Year
March 2024
04
Monday

NH3 Spring Safety School - Mendota

9:00am - 12:00pm

Mendota Civic Center, 1901 Tom Merwin Drive, Mendota, IL, 61342

DESIGNED FOR RETAIL AND FARMER-OWNED ANHYDROUS AMMONIA OPERATORS AND THEIR EMPLOYEES TO:
  • Train employees who handle and transport NH3
    • a review for experienced employees
    • yet basic enough for new employees
  • Provide managers an annual review of regulations and safe operations.
  • Meet government regulation training standards, and document employee training.
  • Avoid accidents and escalating insurance costs and minimize liability.
State of Illinois regulations (Illinois Admin Code Title 8, Chapter I, Part 215, Subpart A) require that any person at a commercial or non-commercial site who makes or breaks a connection on anhydrous ammonia equipment pertaining to the load & unloading as defined in the rule, or who maintains or repairs anhydrous ammonia vessels or associated equipment shall be a certified competent attendant.

Registration

Through March 4th

$75

Registration cost is per person.
This fee includes continental breakfast.

Register Today

 
THE 2024 NH3 SAFETY SCHOOLS are offered through the combined efforts of IFCA and the Illinois Department of Agriculture. IFCA and IDA prepare the content of the course and instructors cover topics and issues related to NH3 safety.
 
Anhydrous ammonia is an extremely hazardous material. Experience in Illinois has shown that NH3 can be handled and used safely. IFCA’s annual NH3 safety schools have contributed to this good safety record for over 40 years.
 
*Training is mandatory once every three years by State and Federal Law.

Download the 2024 Program Brochure to learn more about the 2024 NH3 Safety Schools....or register online now.
 

05
Tuesday

NH3 Spring Safety School - Galesburg

9:00am - 12:00pm

Knox Agricenter, 180 S. Soangetaha Rd., Galesburg, IL, 61401

DESIGNED FOR RETAIL AND FARMER-OWNED ANHYDROUS AMMONIA OPERATORS AND THEIR EMPLOYEES TO:
  • Train employees who handle and transport NH3
    • a review for experienced employees
    • yet basic enough for new employees
  • Provide managers an annual review of regulations and safe operations.
  • Meet government regulation training standards, and document employee training.
  • Avoid accidents and escalating insurance costs and minimize liability.
State of Illinois regulations (Illinois Admin Code Title 8, Chapter I, Part 215, Subpart A) require that any person at a commercial or non-commercial site who makes or breaks a connection on anhydrous ammonia equipment pertaining to the load & unloading as defined in the rule, or who maintains or repairs anhydrous ammonia vessels or associated equipment shall be a certified competent attendant.

Registration

Through March 5th

$75

Registration cost is per person.
This fee includes continental breakfast.

Register Today

 
THE 2024 NH3 SAFETY SCHOOLS are offered through the combined efforts of IFCA and the Illinois Department of Agriculture. IFCA and IDA prepare the content of the course and instructors cover topics and issues related to NH3 safety.
 
Anhydrous ammonia is an extremely hazardous material. Experience in Illinois has shown that NH3 can be handled and used safely. IFCA’s annual NH3 safety schools have contributed to this good safety record for over 40 years.
 
*Training is mandatory once every three years by State and Federal Law.

Download the 2024 Program Brochure to learn more about the 2024 NH3 Safety Schools....or register online now.
 

06
Wednesday

IFCA Legislative Rally

NH3 Spring Safety School - Quincy

9:00am - 12:00pm

Holiday Inn, 4821 Oak Street, Quincy, IL, 62305

DESIGNED FOR RETAIL AND FARMER-OWNED ANHYDROUS AMMONIA OPERATORS AND THEIR EMPLOYEES TO:
  • Train employees who handle and transport NH3
    • a review for experienced employees
    • yet basic enough for new employees
  • Provide managers an annual review of regulations and safe operations.
  • Meet government regulation training standards, and document employee training.
  • Avoid accidents and escalating insurance costs and minimize liability.
State of Illinois regulations (Illinois Admin Code Title 8, Chapter I, Part 215, Subpart A) require that any person at a commercial or non-commercial site who makes or breaks a connection on anhydrous ammonia equipment pertaining to the load & unloading as defined in the rule, or who maintains or repairs anhydrous ammonia vessels or associated equipment shall be a certified competent attendant.

Registration

Through March 6th

$75

Registration cost is per person.
This fee includes continental breakfast.

Register Today

 
THE 2024 NH3 SAFETY SCHOOLS are offered through the combined efforts of IFCA and the Illinois Department of Agriculture. IFCA and IDA prepare the content of the course and instructors cover topics and issues related to NH3 safety.
 
Anhydrous ammonia is an extremely hazardous material. Experience in Illinois has shown that NH3 can be handled and used safely. IFCA’s annual NH3 safety schools have contributed to this good safety record for over 40 years.
 
*Training is mandatory once every three years by State and Federal Law.

Download the 2024 Program Brochure to learn more about the 2024 NH3 Safety Schools....or register online now.
 

07
Thursday

NH3 Spring Safety School - Chatham

9:00am - 12:00pm

Prairie View Reception Center, 8865 State Route 4, Chatham, 62629

DESIGNED FOR RETAIL AND FARMER-OWNED ANHYDROUS AMMONIA OPERATORS AND THEIR EMPLOYEES TO:
  • Train employees who handle and transport NH3
    • a review for experienced employees
    • yet basic enough for new employees
  • Provide managers an annual review of regulations and safe operations.
  • Meet government regulation training standards, and document employee training.
  • Avoid accidents and escalating insurance costs and minimize liability.
State of Illinois regulations (Illinois Admin Code Title 8, Chapter I, Part 215, Subpart A) require that any person at a commercial or non-commercial site who makes or breaks a connection on anhydrous ammonia equipment pertaining to the load & unloading as defined in the rule, or who maintains or repairs anhydrous ammonia vessels or associated equipment shall be a certified competent attendant.

Registration

Through March 7th

$75

Registration cost is per person.
This fee includes continental breakfast.

Register Today

 
THE 2024 NH3 SAFETY SCHOOLS are offered through the combined efforts of IFCA and the Illinois Department of Agriculture. IFCA and IDA prepare the content of the course and instructors cover topics and issues related to NH3 safety.
 
Anhydrous ammonia is an extremely hazardous material. Experience in Illinois has shown that NH3 can be handled and used safely. IFCA’s annual NH3 safety schools have contributed to this good safety record for over 40 years.
 
*Training is mandatory once every three years by State and Federal Law.

Download the 2024 Program Brochure to learn more about the 2024 NH3 Safety Schools....or register online now.
 

18
Monday

NH3 Spring Safety School - Bloomington

9:00am - 12:00pm

Asmark Agricenter, 14171 Carole Drive, Bloomington, IL, 61701

DESIGNED FOR RETAIL AND FARMER-OWNED ANHYDROUS AMMONIA OPERATORS AND THEIR EMPLOYEES TO:
  • Train employees who handle and transport NH3
    • a review for experienced employees
    • yet basic enough for new employees
  • Provide managers an annual review of regulations and safe operations.
  • Meet government regulation training standards, and document employee training.
  • Avoid accidents and escalating insurance costs and minimize liability.
State of Illinois regulations (Illinois Admin Code Title 8, Chapter I, Part 215, Subpart A) require that any person at a commercial or non-commercial site who makes or breaks a connection on anhydrous ammonia equipment pertaining to the load & unloading as defined in the rule, or who maintains or repairs anhydrous ammonia vessels or associated equipment shall be a certified competent attendant.

Registration

Through March 18th

$75

Registration cost is per person.
This fee includes continental breakfast.

Register Today

 
THE 2024 NH3 SAFETY SCHOOLS are offered through the combined efforts of IFCA and the Illinois Department of Agriculture. IFCA and IDA prepare the content of the course and instructors cover topics and issues related to NH3 safety.
 
Anhydrous ammonia is an extremely hazardous material. Experience in Illinois has shown that NH3 can be handled and used safely. IFCA’s annual NH3 safety schools have contributed to this good safety record for over 40 years.
 
*Training is mandatory once every three years by State and Federal Law.

Download the 2024 Program Brochure to learn more about the 2024 NH3 Safety Schools....or register online now.
 

July 2024
25
Thursday

IFCA Golf Outing

10:00am

The Den at Fox Creek Golf Course, 3002 Fox Creek Rd., Bloomington, IL, 61701

10a.m. shotgun start. Contact Leslie Forrest at leslief@ifca.com to register.