Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (Nos. 333-139253, 333-139251 and 333-139250) and Registration Statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-169826) of The Andersons, Inc. of our report dated February 27, 2012 relating to the financial statements, financial statement schedules and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in this Form 10-K.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Toledo, Ohio

February 27, 2012