How can you give employees hands-on learning opportunities for dangerous tasks? A modern training center is the answer! Listen as Scott Biel and Jon Brown of Mid Kansas Coop (MKC) discuss the vision behind MKC's new state-of-the-art training and safety center and its far-reaching benefits.  About the guests:Scott Biel is the director of safety at Mid Kansas Coop (MKC), a full service ag co-op, that handles grain, agronomy, feed, energy, and risk management services for its members. As the director of safety, Biel manages risk to MKC's employees by training the trainer, which means relying on leaders to train their employees.Jon Brown is the director of facilities management and project manager at Mid Kansas Coop (MKC). Brown currently manages seven internal mills and all the capital projects, which include land acquisitions and project design.Episode topics: Common training needs and challenges in the grain industryVision and design behind MKC's training centerEssential components of a modern training centerHow the design of the training center impacts learnersHow a modern center impacts the bottom line for companies in the grain industryTo find more helpful resources, be sure to visit the GEAPS website and the membership page.  GEAPS is hosting their Annual GEAPS Exchange Conference at the Kansas City Convention Center February 24th – 27th. Learn more at www.geaps.com/exchange. Grain Elevator and Processing Society champions, connects and serves the global grain industry and its members. Be sure to visit GEAPS’ website to learn how you can grow your network, support your personal professional development, and advance your career. Thank you for listening to another episode of GEAPS’ Whole Grain podcast.