Opening on August 20, 2012, the Asmark Institute Agricenter has hosted hundreds of training events, and thousands of people have walked through the doors to learn, train, network, and collaborate. From the Asmark Signature Training courses for Ammonia Technicians, Nurse Tank “CT” Inspectors and Grain Safety, to national events such as the annual National Agronomic Environmental Health & Safety School and the Stand Up for Grain Safety events.
The 20,000-square-foot building is comprised of classroom settings in conjunction with specialized training spaces. Real-life equipment used for training scenarios includes grain bins, anhydrous ammonia equipment, grain elevator equipment, a grain dust explosion simulator and an air-operated grain flow replicator.
The Asmark Institute partnered with the Grain & Feed Association of Illinois (GFAI) and Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association (IFCA) to develop the Agricenter. The Agricenter is located in Bloomington, IL adjacent to the offices of IFCA and the Illinois Corn Grower’s Association (ICGA). In 2017, Asmark purchased an additional 10 acres of land and another building to expand the property, creating a one-of-a-kind training complex. The Applicator Training Center was developed in collaboration with AGCO to host Applicator Training Courses for new and experienced applicators.
The Agricenter and Applicator Training Center represent the industry’s commitment to the safety and health of those working in agriculture, ultimately preventing injuries and saving lives.
