Represent the interests of grain and oilseed handling facilities and the farmers they serve. Advise on cross-cutting issues including operations, merchandising, future market performance, grain grading and inspection, transportation, safety, health and environment issues, agricultural biotechnology, and industry education and training needs. Serve as the voice for this membership segment in the NGFA policy-development process, with federal and state regulatory bodies, and to other NGFA committees on shared issues.