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​Milling & Baking Division

About the Division​

Officer Listin​g​

History

The Milling and Baking Division was organized in 1970, with the first meeting held as the Spring Technical Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The intent was to bring together persons in the fields of milling and baking to provide a forum for discussions, reviews and information-sharing on topics of interest to these industries. The Milling and Baking Division was formed to provide a unified industry stance on matters of government regulation.

Mission

The Milling and Baking Division will provide a forum for professionals of all levels on various phases of the chemistry and technology of milling and baking cereal-based products. The Milling and Baking Division will encourage research, discussion and dissemination of information on cereal-based products. The Division will strive to educate and enlighten its members on the latest technological advances, product developments and regulatory issues. 


​Spring Technical Conference

This annual event brings together experts in milling and baking, creating a forum to share new research and trends, discuss industry challenges, challenges, and connect with peers. You'll learn about new technologies, the general market outlook, regulatory changes, advances in foo​d safety, and much more!​

Learn about the 2026 Conference​

​​Milling & Baking Meeting Archives:   

 2012     2013     2014     2015     2016     2017     2018     2019      2022      2023     2024​    2025


Membership Benefits

Membership in the Milling and Baking Division opens the opportunity for communication with leaders in the fields of milling and baking. The Division strives to provide the latest information on technology to its membership at the Spring Technical Conference. ​Members interact and converse freely on topics that impact our business and research activities.

How to Join

Membership is open to all members of Cereals & Grains Association. To join, simply contact a Cereals & Grains Association Member Services Representative at +1.651.454.7250 or contact Cereals & Grains Association Headquarters here.

​Division Recognition 

Myron D. "Mike" Baustian Award was named in honor of the first Chair of the Milling and Baking Division. The award is presented from time to time as deemed appropriate by the Awards Committee of the Division to recognize members for their leadership and contributions to the Milling and Baking Division.

  • 2006 Recipient - Bill Olson
  • 2008 Recipient - Steve Schorn
  • 2009 Recipient - Lee Sanders
  • 2010 Recipient - Debi Rogers
  • 2011 Recipient - Dave Braun
  • 2013 Recipient - Laurie Gorton
  • 2016 Recipient - Barbara Heidolph

The John C. Halverson Memorial Lectureship honored an individual for their contributions to the technology of milling and baking. Awardees presented a technical paper detailing their findings and accomplishments at the division meeting.

  • 2002 Recipient - Okky Chung
  • 2003 Recipient - Patrick Finney
  • 2005 Recipient - Paul Seib
  • 2007 Recipients - Louise Slade and Harry Levine
  • 2008 Recipient - Julie Miller Jones
  • 2009 Recipient - Art Bettge
  • 2010 Recipient - Bill Atwell
  • 2013 Recipient - Glenn Gaesser
  • 2014 Recipient - Steve Taylor
  • 2015 Recipient - Joanne Slavin
  • 2016 Recipient - Craig Morris
  • 2018 Recipient - Devin Rose