Join industry professionals for the 38th Annual Corrosion Control Seminar, a trusted forum for learning, networking, and sharing best practices in corrosion prevention and control. This three-day event offers expert-led sessions focused on current challenges, emerging technologies, and proven solutions.Ìý
38th Annual Wheat State Corrosion Conference
Tuesday, March 10 - Thursday, March 12Ìý
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Participant Registration
Ìý Ìý REGISTRATION IS CLOSED, for any questions contact Sondra Robinson 620-792-9255
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Registration is required.
The registration deadline is March 2, 2026.
Vendor Registration
Our exhibit area is designed for all companies and/or individuals interested in displaying new materials, equipment, techniques, and services in the field of cathodic protection.ÌýThe deadline for reserving exhibitor space is Monday, March 2.
- Excellent exhibit location
- Participant lunches held in the exhibit hall
- Staggered participant breaks scheduled for optimum exhibitor time
Ìý ÌýREGISTRATION IS CLOSED, for any questions, contact Sondra Robinson, 620-792-9255
Set Up Times
Tuesday, March 10 – 4-6 p.m.
OR
Wednesday, March 11 – beginning at 7:30 a.m.
Exhibit area will open at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11.
Fees
- $225 per space with 6-foot table
- $100 per each additional 6-foot table
- $75 per additional exhibitor attending
Payment taken upon arrival via credit card or check. Please make checks out to:ÌýWheat State Corrosion. (Please do not mail checks!)
Tear Down
Exhibitors may tear down Thursday, March 12 after the conference. Exhibitors do not pay additional registration or conference fees.ÌýExhibitor fees include exhibit area, refreshments, lunches, and funding of the Exhibitor Social.
Prize Giveaway
We invite you to donate an item to be given away in the prize drawing at the Exhibitor Social on Wednesday, March 11.
Schedule of Events
See daily schedules below for class times and locations.
Tuesday, March 10 - Field Applied Coatings Track
Tuesday, March 10 - Field Applied Coatings Track
Registration: 8-8:30 a.m. - Ag & Industry Education Foyer
Techniques for Field Applied Coatings
Location: CNH Building
Instructors: Coatings Vendors - R.J. Labrador, Tim Monkres, Heidi Brooks
Morning SessionÌý
8:30-11:30 a.m.Ìý
11:30 a.m.-1Ìýp.m. - Lunch
Afternoon Session
1-4 p.m.Ìý
- Hands-on Participant Applications
- Coating Discussions
*Students are encouraged to dress accordingly.
Session Materials
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Tuesday, March 10 - Basic Cathodic Track
Tuesday, March 10 - Basic Cathodic Track
Registration: 8-8:30 a.m. - Ag & Industry Education Foyer
Basic Cathodic Protection Rectifier Training
Location: MUPTC Building Classroom
Instructors: Don Olson
Morning SessionÌý
8:30-11:30 a.m.Ìý
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- Basic Rectifier Theory
- Installation and Routine MaintenanceÌý
11:30 a.m.-1Ìýp.m. - Lunch
Afternoon Session
1-4 p.m.Ìý
- Hands-on Troubleshoot Standard Units
- General Discussion and Review QA Session
*Students are encouraged to bring and use their own multimeters for the hands-on troubleshooting portion of the class.
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Tuesday, March 10 - Internal Corrosion Control Track
Tuesday, March 10 - Internal Corrosion Control Track
Registration: 8-8:30 a.m. - Ag & Industry Education Foyer
Internal Corrosion Control
Location:ÌýTechnicalÌýBuilding, T-184
Instructors: Tom Pickthal, Lance 911±¬ÁÏ
Morning SessionÌý
8:30-11:30 a.m.Ìý
11:30 a.m.-12:45Ìýp.m. - Lunch
Afternoon Session
12:45-3:30 p.m.Ìý
Question and Answer
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Wednesday, March 11 - Track I Agenda
Wednesday, March 11 - Track I Agenda
Opening Session - All Levels
Location: CNH Building
7:30-8 a.m. - RegistrationÌý
8-8:30 a.m. - Welcome Message
8:30 a.m. - Adjourn to Meeting Room Assignments
Basic Cathodic Protection Instruction and Testing
Location:ÌýMidwest Utility & Pipeline Training Center
Morning Session
- 9-10:15 a.m.Ìý- Ìý- Randy Vandervort, Southern Star
- 10:15-10:45 a.m. -ÌýBreak/Vendor Exhibits
- 10:45 a.m.-12 p.m. - - Randy Vandervort, Southern Star
- 12-1Ìýp.m. -ÌýLunch, CNH Training Facility T-186
Afternoon Session
- 1-2:15 p.m. -Ìý- Brent Briley, Subsurface Solutions
- 2:15-2:45Ìýp.m. - Break / Vendor Exhibits
- 2:45-4Ìýp.m. - Ìý-ÌýDarrenÌýHayse, HayseÌýManagement
Special Session
- 6-9 p.m. - Vendor Social -ÌýCourtyard, Best Western Angus Inn, 2920 10th, Great Bend
Wednesday, March 11 - Track II Agenda
Wednesday, March 11 - Track II Agenda
Opening Session - All Levels
Location: CNH Building
7:30-8 a.m. - RegistrationÌý
8-8:30 a.m. - Welcome Message
8:30 a.m. - Adjourn to Meeting Room Assignments
Location: Fine Arts Building, F-30
Morning Session Topics and PresentersÌý
- 8:30-9:15 a.m.Ìý- Ìý- Cal Chapman,ÌýChapman Engineering
- 9:15-10Ìýa.m. -Ìý -ÌýWesley Avey,ÌýBass Engineering
- 10-10:30Ìýa.m. - Break/Vendor Exhibits
- 10:30-11:15Ìýa.m. - Ìý- Cal Chapman,ÌýChapman Engineering
- 11:15Ìýa.m.-12Ìýp.m. - Corrosion Coupons: A One Year Case StudyÌý- Jon Michael Brand, Brand Corrosion Services
- 12-1:15Ìýp.m. -ÌýLunch
Afternoon Session
- 1:15-2Ìýp.m. -ÌýÌý- Josh Johnston, The HR Group
- 2-2:45Ìýp.m. - -ÌýCal Chapman, Chapman Engineering
- 2:45-3:15 p.m. - Break / Vendor Exhibits
- 3:15-4Ìýp.m. - Ìý-ÌýKyle Myers, Dairyland
Special Session
- 6-9 p.m. - Vendor Social -ÌýCourtyard, Best Western Angus Inn, 2920 10th, Great Bend
Thursday, March 12 - Track I Agenda
Thursday, March 12 - Track I Agenda
Location:ÌýSessions located in the MUPTC Building (Located by Cougar Fields)
Morning Session
- 8:30-11:45Ìýa.m.Ìý- Cathodic Protection Instruments and Operating DemonstrationsÌý- Panel of Field Instructors
- 12-1Ìýp.m. -ÌýLunch, CNH Lab
Afternoon Session
- 1-4:30 p.m. -ÌýHands-on Instrument Testing and Written CP ExamÌý- Students and Field Instructors
This will end the seminar for the Track I participants.Ìý
Thursday, March 12 - Track II Agenda
Thursday, March 12 - Track II Agenda
Location: Fine Arts Building, F-30
Morning Session Topics and PresentersÌý
- 8:30-9:10Ìýa.m.Ìý-Ìý -ÌýWesley Avey,ÌýBass Engineering
- 9:10-9:50Ìýa.m. - Ìý- Matt Taylor, Lake Superior Consulting
- 9:50-10:20Ìýa.m. - Break/Vendor Exhibits
- 10:20-11 a.m. - CP1 to CP3: Skills & Experiences Needed to Advance Your Career - Jordan Groody, Magneto Anodes
- 11-11:40Ìýa.m. - Ìý-ÌýWesley Avey,ÌýBass Engineering
- 11:40 a.m.-1Ìýp.m. -ÌýLunch
Afternoon Session
- 1-1:40Ìýp.m. - Common CP Myths and Misconceptions, Common Mistakes in Testing and Troubleshooting Scenarios - Jordan Groody, Magneto Anodes
- 1:40-2:30 p.m. - Ìý- Ben Jacobs, Dairyland
- 2:30-3:10Ìýp.m. - - Austin Tesser, Lake Superior Consulting
- 3:10-3:40 p.m. - - Matt Archer, The HR Group
- 3:40-4Ìýp.m. - Certificate Distribution
This will end the seminar for the Track II participants.Ìý
Refund/Cancellation Policy
All course schedules and registration fees are subject to change.Ìý
Cancellations and Refunds
- A full refund will be made if Agriculture & Industry Education exercises its right to cancel a course or if the enrollment limits is met at the time your registration is received
- A full refund will be made if your cancellation is received by Friday, March 6Ìývia phone.ÌýRefunds will not be extended to customers who do not call and cancel.
- Exceptions to these guidelines may be authorized by Agriculture & Industry Education.
- Cancellations due to bad weather will be announced on KVGB-AM radio 1590, KVGB-FM radio 104.3, KZRS-FM radio 107.9, Eagle radio 100.7 or KSNC-TV.
Session Accommodations
Barton will try to accommodate individuals with a disability and provide access to College sponsored programs and services.Ìý If you need special accommodations to attend a seminar or workshop, contact us two weeks in advance at:
911±¬ÁÏ
245 NE 30RD
Great Bend, Kansas 67530
(620) 792-9255 or (800) 813-2462
Hotel Accommodations
Best Western Angus Inn
2920 10th Street
Great Bend, Kan.
(620) 792-3541
When making a reservation, be sure to ask for the blook of rooms for “Wheat State Corrosion Seminar." This is also where the Exhibitor Social will be held the evening of Wednesday, March 11th
Baltzell Motel
705 10th Street
Great Bend, Kan.
(620) 792-4395
Days Inn by Wyndham
4701 10th Street
Great Bend, Kan.
(620) 792-8235
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
3821 10th Street
Great Bend, Kan.
(620) 603-6565
Quality Inn
3500 10th Street
Great Bend, Kan.
(620) 793-8486
Super 8 by Wyndham
911 Grant Street
Great Bend, Kan.Ìý
(620) 793-9000
Travelers Budget Inn
4200 10th Street
Great Bend, Kan.
(620) 793-5448
Travelodge
3200 10th StreetÌý
Great Bend, Kan.
(620) 792-7219
Park View Inn & Suites
57 West Highway 4
Hoisington, Kan.
(620) 292-6022
Questions?
ContactÌýSondra Robinson at (620) 792-9255 orÌýrobinsons@bartonccc.eduÌýwith any additional questions.Ìý