Midwest Agricultural Banking School


  
Monday, December 02, 2024 - Thursday, December 05, 2024   iCalendar Central Standard Time

The 2024 Midwest Agricultural Banking School is designed to provide you with the practical aspects of agricultural credit & finance, farm management, marketing & related subjects. The development and implementation of this curriculum have involved literally hundreds of bankers and have resulted in a nationwide system of quality banker education. The Midwest Agricultural Banking School will hold its 52nd annual session on December 2-5, 2024 co-sponsored by the Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio & Michigan bankers associations and the Department of Agricultural Economics at Purdue. This school is designed to further enhance the education of bankers in the field of agricultural finance. As one of the 68 land-grant colleges and universities created through the Morrill Act of 1862, Purdue has acquired a reputation as one of America’s leading universities. Agriculture was one of two divisions originally established at Purdue in 1869, and since that time, Purdue has grown to become a recognized leader in all areas of agricultural education. Classroom work features practical aspects of agricultural credit and finance, farm management, marketing, and case studies.

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 2024 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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