U.S. Identity Preserved Alliance

SSGA Board Meeting
2021-09-21 - 2021-09-22, 2025-06-25, 2025-09-30
The SSGA board meeting will be held virtually.

Organic & Non-GMO Forum
2021-12-01 13:00 - 2021-12-02 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Hyatt Regency Minneaplis, 1300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, United States
The Organic & Non-GMO Forum will be held at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis.

SSGA Annual Meeting
2021-12-02 - 2021-12-03 | Hyatt Regency, 3200 E 81st St, Bloomington, MN, 55425, United States
The SSGA Annual Meeting will be held at the Hyatt Regency in Bloomington, MN, on Dec. 2-3, 2021. Register at this link.

Shaking Up the Breadbasket: The Dietitian’s Guide to Increasing Biodiversity with Ancient Grains webinar
2022-02-17 13:00 - 14:30
Biodiversity is an essential element of a healthy food system, and yet just three crops (wheat, rice, and corn) provide more than 40% of the calories eaten worldwide. In this session, Shane Frederick, Manager of Strategic Programs for the Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance will introduce how farmers and dietitians can work together to better integrate ancient grains into our food supply. Laurie Scanlin, Principal Scientist at Ardent Mills will demonstrate how ancient grains have been adapted to the climate over time and will highlight consumer trends for ancient grains and innovative new applications for ancient grains. Her presentation will also review the importance of including more ancient grains from an environmental, nutritional, and economic perspective. Lastly, Neil Doty, Business Development Manager for Northern Crops Institute, will reveal insights from the product development side on how foods can be reformulated with ancient grains, and how dietitians can be a part of the solution. This webinar is organized by Oldways Whole Grains Council.

Transportation Go!
2022-03-03 - 2022-03-04 | Hyatt Regency, Milwaukee, WI, 333 West Kilbourn Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53203, United States
TRANSPORTATION GO! is the premier conference for soybean and grain transportation and trade issues in the Upper Midwest.
Formerly known as the Northern Commodity Transportation Conference (NCTC), this event brings in the industry’s top stakeholders, from boots-on-the-ground commodity growers and organizations to traders and shippers of specialty crops. This highly engaging conference provides in-depth discussions on the global supply chain and how it affects the vital movement of agricultural products domestically and around the world.
The event will be held March 3-4 at the Hyatt Regency in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, home to the Port of Milwaukee, one of the gateways to the St. Lawrence Seaway. Learn more at www.transportationgo.com.

U.S. Specialty Soya and Grains Webinar and IP B2B - China
2022-03-30 20:00 - 23:00 | Virtual
The Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance (SSGA) will host a webinar on the traceability and sustainability of Identity Preserved (IP) soya and specialty grains for the Chinese market on March 30, 8-11 p.m. CDT (March 31, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. in China).
The webinar will be an excellent opportunity for American suppliers to showcase high-quality, safe and reliable U.S.-grown IP soya and specialty grains to Chinese importers.
The event will include a session of meetings called “IP B2B,” featuring one-on-one match-making of American exporters and Chinese importers. IP B2B is a series of one-one-one matchmaking opportunities, allowing food manufacturers in China the chance to participate in up to three virtual meetings with U.S. IP soya and specialty grains suppliers. IP B2B is open to pre-registered SSGA member companies and Chinese importers only. Eligible companies will receive a separate communication to register for IP B2B.
Register to attend the informational seminar at this link.

U.S. Identity Preserved Market Research Webinar #1
2022-05-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
SSGA recently completed market research of Southeast Asian buyers’ views of the U.S. Identity Preserved brand mark, messaging and identity preserved crops. Learn from SSGA’s contractor, Spire Research and Consulting, on their market research of buyers in Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and Singapore. SSGA members can join either of our webinars to learn more about the research results. The same content will be presented twice – May 18 and May 24 – so members can choose which works best for their schedule.
SSGA members can contact Katelyn at kengquist@soyagrainsalliance.org to register for the webinar.

U.S. Identity Preserved Market Research Webinar #2
2022-05-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual

Fork to Farm Event
2022-06-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Oliver Kelley Farm, 15788 Kelley Farm Rd NW, Elk River, MN, 55330, United States
SSGA will be holding its first Fork to Farm Day on Friday, June 10 at the historic Oliver Kelley Farm near Elk River, Minnesota, and is inviting farmers who grow identity preserved and non-GMO crops to join us for this special event.
Fork to Farm Day provides opportunities to connect IP growers with each other, as well with foreign buyers who will be interested to hear about your farms and your identity preserved practices. Those buyers are joining the event after participating in Northern Crops Institute’s Food Grade Soybean Procurement Course. SSGA has helped recruit participants to that course and is also assisting ASA WISHH, which is bringing in a group from Myanmar.
The event will start with lunch at 1 pm CDT, followed by networking and a soy food demonstration. Current or prospective IP growers interested in attending can register here.

Event space is limited so please register as soon as possible.

U.S. Identity Preserved Brand Launch
2022-11-01 - 2022-11-02
This event will include the formal, international launch of the U.S. Identity Preserved assurance plan and brand mark with the goal of building global awareness of the program as well as of U.S. companies that process and export IP products. In addition to a press conference, broadcast and presentations on the quality, characteristics and performance customers can expect from any package of specialty soybeans or grains that carries the U.S. Identity Preserved mark, there will be opportunities to meet one-on-one with importers from Vietnam and elsewhere, as well as other networking opportunities.

Learn more and register at this link.

SSGA Annual Meeting 2022
2022-12-01 - 2022-12-02 | Indiana Soybean Alliance, 8425 Keystone Crossing, Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN, United States
The SSGA Annual Meeting will be held at the Indiana Soybean Alliance office in Indianapolis, IN. Register and learn more here.
A room block is available at Marriott Indianapolis North – 3645 River Crossing Pkwy, Indianapolis, IN 46240. The block closes on November 16.

Identity Preserved International Summit
2023-01-11 - 2023-01-13 | Hilton Waikiki Beach, 2500 Kuhio Ave, Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States
Discover the highest quality grains and oilseeds, such as non-GMO, organic and variety-specific, January 11-13, 2023 in Honolulu, Hawaii, at the Identity Preserved International Summit! Food manufacturers; qualified grain and oilseed buyers and sellers; and transportation, equipment, seed and input companies from around the world are invited to experience the U.S. Identity Preserved field crop industry at the inaugural Identity Preserved International Summit. The Summit, presented by SSGA, will include educational seminars, networking opportunities, agricultural tours and more. Qualified international buyers and trade may be qualified for complimentary registration and lodging. Please contact the SSGA technical adviser in your region to determine if you are eligible to receive a complimentary event registration and lodging. Register and find more information here.

Transportation Go!
2023-03-15 - 2023-03-16 | Hilton Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska, 1001 Cass St., Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
TRANSPORTATION GO! is the premier conference for soybean and grain transportation and trade issues in the Upper Midwest.
This event brings in the industry’s top stakeholders, from boots-on-the-ground commodity growers and organizations to traders and shippers of specialty crops. This highly engaging conference provides in-depth discussions on the global supply chain and how it affects the vital movement of agricultural products domestically and around the world.
The event will be held March 15-16 at the Hilton Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska. Learn more at www.transportationgo.com.

SSGA Board Meeting
2023-06-13
The SSGA board meeting will be held before the start of the Agriculture Transportation Coalition annual meeting in Tacoma, WA.

Fork to Farm Day
2023-06-26 10:30 - 14:00
SSGA will hold Fork to Farm Day on June 26 in Illinois.
These events are designed to connect growers, suppliers and foreign buyers all together for a day of education, networking and idea-sharing about identity preserved field crops, including farm practices and challenges and opportunities throughout the IP value chain.
Learn more and register here.

Fork to Farm Day
2023-08-12 10:00 - 17:00 | Bloomer, WI, Bloomer, WI, 54724, United States
SSGA will hold Fork to Farm Day on August 12 in Bloomer, Wisconsin.
Fork to Farm Day provides opportunities to connect identity preserved field crop growers with each other and with international soy buyers.
10:00 AM Welcome – SB&B Foods – 2135 N Industrial Dr, Bloomer, WI 54724
Facility tour and briefing, Scott Sinner, SB&B Foods
12:00 PM Lunch and briefings – Xpeditions Bar and Coffee – 1319 Main St, Bloomer, WI 54724
Shane Frederick, SSGA
2:00 PM Farm tour – Rooney Farm, Chippewa Falls, WI
3:30 PM Fun stop
5 PM Departure

SSGA Board Meeting
2023-09-14
The SSGA board meeting will be held on Sept. 14 in a location to be determined.

SSGA Annual Meeting 2024
2024-03-12 12:00 - 17:00 | Renaissance Toledo Downtown, 444 N Summit St, Toledo, OH, 43604, United States
The SSGA annual meeting will be held March 12, 2024 in Toledo, Ohio. This event is free for members. Non-members can attend for $55. Register for the annual meeting on the Transportation Go! website here.

Transportation Go! 2024
2024-03-13 13:00 - 2024-03-14 17:00 | Renaissance Toledo Downtown, 444 N Summit St, Toledo, OH, 43604, United States
Transportation Go! will be held March 13-14, 2024 in Toledo, Ohio. Learn more and register here.

Natto Summit
2024-08-05 - 2024-08-08 | Norfolk, Virginia, Norfolk, VA, United States
Save the date for 2024 Natto Summit scheduled for Aug 5-8, 2024, in Norfolk, Va. This event is organized by U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) in collaboration with Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance (SSGA) and the Japanese Natto Association (Nattoren). Attendees from Japan will include Nattoren members alongside Japanese natto manufacturers and buyers.
The summit is expected to provide valuable networking opportunities and an opportunity to learn more about the Natto industry in Japan and the United States.
Stay tuned for further details regarding the agenda, registration and opportunities for participation.

SSGA Board Meeting
2024-09-12 12:30 - 15:00 | SSGA Headquarters, 1020 Innovation Ln, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
The SSGA board meeting will be held at SSGA headquarters in Mankato, MN.

SSGA Board Meeting
2024-12-09 - 2024-12-10 | St. Charles Convention Center, St. Charles, MO, United States
The SSGA board meeting will be held in St. Charles, Missouri.

Identity Preserved International Summit
2025-02-18 - 2025-02-20 | Hilton Waikiki Beach, 2500 Kuhio Ave, Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States
Discover the highest quality grains and oilseeds, such as non-GMO, organic and variety-specific, Feb. 18-20, 2025 in Honolulu, Hawaii, at the Identity Preserved International Summit! Food manufacturers; qualified grain and oilseed buyers and sellers; and transportation, equipment, seed and input companies from around the world are invited to experience the U.S. Identity Preserved field crop industry at the Identity Preserved International Summit. The Summit, presented by SSGA, will include educational seminars, networking opportunities, agricultural tours and more. Qualified international buyers and trade may be qualified for complimentary registration and lodging.
More information can be found at www.usipsummit.com.

SSGA Annual Meeting 2025
2025-03-11 12:00 - 17:00 | Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot, 225 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55401, United States
The SSGA annual meeting will be held March 11, 2025 in Minneapolis. This event is free for members. Registration is in conjunction with Transportation Go! at this link.

Transportation Go! 2025
2025-03-12 13:00 - 2025-03-13 17:00 | Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot, 225 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55401, United States
Transportation Go! will be held March 12-13, 2025 in Minneapolis. Registration is now open here.

SSGA Board Meeting
2025-12-08

Identity Preserved International Summit
2026-03-22 - 2026-03-24 | Vietnam
Mark your calendar for the 2026 Identity Preserved International Summit, taking place March 22-24 in Vietnam. Building on the success of previous Summits held in Hawaii in 2023 and 2025, this event will unite global food manufacturers, grain and oilseed buyers and suppliers, and transportation, equipment and seed industry members.
More information can be found at www.usipsummit.com.

Transportation Go! 2026
2026-04-08 10:00 - 2026-04-09 14:00 | InterContinental Hotel, 505 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
Transportation Go! will be held April 8-9, 2026 at the InterContinental Hotel in Chicago. Learn more here.
