AFIA Celebrates Over 80 Graduates at Feed Industry Institute

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) celebrated over 80 new graduates of its biennial Feed Industry Institute (FII). The four-day immersive program in Minneapolis, Minn., brought together industry professionals for intensive education, peer networking and firsthand insights from leading experts across the feed, pet food and feed ingredient sectors.

The four-day curriculum provided a comprehensive overview of feed manufacturing and animal nutrition, covering topics such as monogastric, ruminant and companion animal physiology and nutrition; the role of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals in animal diets; supplements and additives; formulation and processing; customer relations and communications; and the regulatory framework governing animal food production. Participants also explored related business functions, including ingredient sourcing, logistics and grain merchandising.

Beyond the classroom, attendees expanded their professional networks through group activities. On Tuesday, a group of FII participants gathered at CHS Field to see the St. Paul Saints beat the Omaha Storm Chasers, bonding over barbecue and brews. On Wednesday, attendees gathered for five rounds of agriculture trivia, a fun way to reinforce learnings and collaborate with their peers.

The FII concluded with a brief graduation ceremony on Thursday morning, where all attendees received a certificate of completion. To learn more about AFIA's programs to support feed industry professionals throughout their career, visit afia.org/events.

The AFIA thanks its FII sponsors: gold sponsor, Huvepharma, Inc., and silver sponsor, Olsson Frank Weeda Law. The AFIA also thanks its Nutrition Committee for its role in planning the event.