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ELEVATOR AGENT [2 records]

Record 1 2008-02-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Grain Growing
  • Agricultural Economics
OBS

Responsibilities are to perform the operational functions of grain receiving, storage, handling, drying, blending, and loading of grain.

OBS

elevator operator: Term used at the Canadian Grain Commission in the field of cereal terminology.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Culture des céréales
  • Économie agricole
CONT

Le producteur peut téléphoner directement à la CCB [Commission canadienne du blé] ou appeler un exploitant de silo qui prendra les dispositions nécessaires.

OBS

Termes en usage à la Commission canadienne des grains dans le domaine céréalier.

Spanish

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Record 2 2001-08-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Grain Growing
  • Milling and Cereal Industries
CONT

You and the elevator agent agree on a representative sample. The sample, along with a completed IS-1207 form, is sent to any CGC service centre in the Prairie Region. A 750-gram sample is required (plus an additional 350 grams in an airtight container if a moisture test is required). The result of the protein test made by the elevator agent should be included, along with the number of the interim elevator receipt you receive. The CGC sends both you and the elevator manager an I-12 certificate with the results.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Culture des céréales
  • Minoterie et céréales

Spanish

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