Education & Events

Bankers demand a strong return on education (“ROE”) in terms of dollars, time, and effort spent. You can count on the Midwest Agricultural Banking School to provide:

• Practical, hands-on curriculum designed for learning by doing and for easy application at the bank;
• Small class size to increase networking opportunities and personalized instruction;
• A school designed and governed by bankers and taught by experienced bankers and consultants; and
• Reasonable enrollment fees and an academic atmosphere conducive to a stimulating learning experience.

The Curriculum
The curriculum for the Midwest Agricultural Banking School is designed to provide you with the practical aspects of agricultural credit & finance, farm management, marketing and related subjects. The development and implementation of this curriculum has involved literally hundreds of bankers and has resulted in a nationwide system of quality banker education.

The 2023 Midwest Agricultural Banking School delivers a solid foundation in agricultural credit principles and the most timely topics of the day, all with a minimal investment of time and money!

Core Curriculum

• Economic Outlook
• Introduction to Agricultural Financial Statements
• Agricultural Credit Analysis & Decision-Making
• Farm Service Agency Programs
• The Farm Bill - Impact on Decisions
• Environmental Audits - What to Look For and Why
• Marketing Alternatives
• Structuring Agricultural Loans
• Problem Loans: Indicators
• Alternatives Used to Control Land and Facility Resources
• Crop Insurance
• Customer Relationship Development

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