‘Highlight of the summer:’ SSGA prepares for Food Soy Procurement Course

SSGA is excited to once again sponsor and take part in Northern Crops Institute’s (NCI) Food Soy Procurement Course June 16-20 in Fargo, N.D. SSGA and several of its member companies have been instrumental in assisting NCI in developing the agenda for this course and providing speakers, presentations and content.  

SSGA’s participation includes a welcome from SSGA Secretary/Treasurer Jordan Atchinson of Puris, an identity preserved soybean demonstration from IP adviser Raquel Hansen, a presentation on container shipping from Director of Transportation & Regulatory Affairs Gary Williams,  and a presentation on the economic advantages of purchasing identity preserved soybeans as food ingredients and a discussion about the U.S. Identity Preserved assurance plan and brand from Manager of Strategic Programs Shane Frederick.  

“NCI’s Food Soy Procurement Course is one of the highlights of the summer for SSGA,” Frederick said. “It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with international buyers and food manufacturers and focus on the entire ‘fork to farm’ U.S. Identity Preserved system, giving them the tools they need to purchase high-quality, specialty soybeans from the United States for their own high-quality foods.” 

Participants from India and Nepal will hear from representatives of SSGA members SB&B Foods, Brushvale Seed, HC International, Grain Millers, Richland IFC, the North Dakota Trade Office and U.S. Soybean Export Council, among others. They’ll also visit and tour SB&B in Casselton, N.D., and Brushvale Seed in Breckenridge, Minn. 

“This course provides participants with valuable industry knowledge but also creates opportunities for meaningful connections,” said Elizabeth Benson, program manager for NCI. “Many of our attendees find that these interactions spark new ideas and lasting professional relationships.” 

For more information on this course and other NCI educational opportunities and services, visit https://www.northern-crops.com/.