Nov 29, 2021 to Dec 2, 2021
Bankers demand a strong return on education, “ROE,” in terms of dollars, time, & effort spent. You can count on the Midwest Agricultural Banking School to provide:
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 & related subjects. The core curriculum was developed by, and is maintained in cooperation with, the Kansas/Nebraska Schools of Banking, and the sponsoring state bankers associations. 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 2021 Midwest Agricultural Banking School delivers a solid foundation in agricultural credit principles and the most timely topics of the day, all with a minimum investment of time and money!
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Monday, Nov 29
Optional Review - Introduction to Agriculture
1:00 pm Fundamentals of Midwest Agriculture: Agronomic Factors
3:00 pm Break
3:30 pm Fundamentals of Midwest Agriculture: Farm Management
5:00 pm Hotel/School Check-In/Social Hour
6:00 pm Banquet (Hampton Inn & Suites)
Panel Discussion: Traci Davies, Fowler State Bank, Rick Gentis, First Bank of Berne, and Jessica Lehman, First Financial Bank
Tuesday, Nov 30
8:00 am Environmental Audits: What to Look for and Why 9:00 am Farm Service Agency
10:15 am Break
10:30 am Agricultural Financial Statements
12:00 pm Lunch - On Your Own
1:00 pm Agricultural Credit Analysis
2:45 pm Break
3:00 pm Customer Relationship Development
5:00 pm Adjourn
Wednesday, Dec 1
8:00 am Marketing Alternatives
9:30 am Structuring Agricultural Loans
10:45 am Break
11:00 am Alternatives Used to Control Land & Facility Resources
12:30 pm Lunch On Your Own
1:45 pm Crop Insurance
3:00 pm Break
3:15 pm Farm Bill: Impact on Decisions
5:00 pm Adjourn
Thursday, Dec 2
7:45 am Commodity Outlook
9:00 am How Natural Weather Cycles, Sunspots Activity and Pandemics Influence Global Production, Prices and Food Security
10:30 am Breakout Sessions: Today's Farm Technology, Overview of Carbon Credits, Indiana Farmland Value
11:30 am Lunch
12:45 am Update from Washington D.C.
2:30 pm Marco Economic Conditions and Monetary Policy
3:15 pm Panel Discussion Amongst the Experts
4:00 pm Adjourn
Please see the agenda below for a full list of topics that will be covered at this year's school.
Faculty for the school includes academicians, bankers and agricultural professionals. These instructors have been carefully chosen for their knowledge and presentation skills. The faculty for this year's school, include: Freddie Barnard, Department of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University; Bruce Erickson, Department of Agronomy, Purdue University; Michael Langemeier, Department of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University; Amanda Borne, Farm Loan Officer, Farm Service Agency; Fred Whitford, Purdue Pesticide Program, Purdue Cooperative Extension Service; Howard Halderman, Halderman Farm Management; Larry Kummer, Horizon Bank; Joe Walter, Ag One Agency, Inc.; Brady Brewer, Department of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University; Cary Mawbery, Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Lending Officer, Aslihan Spaulding, Illinois State Agricultural Economics, Dr. Mindy Mallory, Department of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University; Dan Devlin, PNC Bank; Kevin Cook, Merchants Bank of Indiana; Tor Tolhurst, Purdue Agricultural Economics; Traci Davies, Fowler State Bank; Rick Gentis, First Bank of Berne and Jessica Lehman, First Financial Bank.
Background
The Agricultural Banking School will hold its 50th annual session on November 29, 30, and December 1, 2021. The 2021 Agricultural Clinic will be held on December 2, 2021. 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.
Requirements and Regulations
Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Absences may be excused only because of illness, catastrophe, or extenuating circumstances, based upon a written statement submitted to and approved by the school trustees.
Certificate of Completion
Students who successfully complete the program will be presented with a graduation certificate.
IBA Members
$75 Monday Review
$1195 School
$895 Commuter
100% surcharge is applied to Non-Members.
Tuition fees are $1195 for co-sponsoring association members. These fees include room and board on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday and all instructional materials. Member commuter rate is available for $895. Optional Monday Review is $75 for members. Tuition must accompany the official application.
Participation in IBA programs is limited to members, associate members, and nonmembers from an eligible membership category at applicable member or non-member rates.
Registration & Schedule
Registration and Social hour will be Monday, November 29 from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the Hampton Inn & Suites - West Lafayette. Students will then attend a dinner followed by a short program. On Tuesday and Wednesday classes will be held at Purdue University (Krannert Building, Room 758) from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Facilities
Students will be housed at the Hampton Inn & Suites - West Lafayette, 160 Tapawingo Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47906. One student is assigned to each room.
If you have any questions please contact Laurie Rees at 317-387-9380 or via e-mail at Lrees@indiana.bank.
Any applicant withdrawing from the school before October 29, 2021, will receive a refund minus a $100 cancellation fee. Any applicant cancelling after October 29, 2021 or failing to appear at the school will forfeit the entire registration fee. Extenuating circumstances will be considered on a per-person basis by the trustees of the school. Requests for refunds due to extenuating circumstances must be submitted in writing.
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