ResponsibleAg is proud to congratulate the following individuals who recently earned their ResponsibleAg Auditor credential:

• Kalani Achong, International Raw Materials – Portland, OR
• Jason Bowen, River Valley Cooperative – Wyoming, IL
• Hunter Card, Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC – Collierville, TN
• Brian Julian, Tennessee Farmers Cooperative – Mohawk, TN
• Milo Liabenow, Caledonia Farmers Elevator – Caledonia, MI
• Todd Perry, The McGregor Company – Colfax, WA
• Clay Preston, Keystone Cooperative – Milford, IN

“By becoming credentialed, these professionals have demonstrated their commitment to supporting continuous improvement and a strong culture of safety within their organizations and the broader industry,” says Daren Coppock, Agricultural Retailers Association President & CEO.

ResponsibleAg auditors assess up to 17 critical areas of a facility to ensure compliance with key federal environmental, health, safety, and security regulations. Using the secure ResponsibleAg portal and supported by a suite of tools, auditors conduct efficient, consistent, and credible audits.

“ResponsibleAg auditors play a crucial role in helping facilities identify and address potential risks before they become problems,” says Corey Rosenbusch, President and CEO of The Fertilizer Institute.

Learn more about ResponsibleAg and becoming a ResponsibleAg Auditor at https://www.responsibleag.org/become-an-auditor/.

ResponsibleAg is an industry-led certification program committed to helping agribusinesses properly store and handle farm input supplies. Participation underscores commitment to environmental, health, safety, and security regulations. ResponsibleAg is jointly operated by the Agricultural Retailers Association and The Fertilizer Institute.

For over a decade, ResponsibleAg has helped ag retailers across the country maintain compliance with regulated safety standards—supporting safer operations and stronger communities.

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