Dec 2, 2024 to Dec 5, 2024
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 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 minimum investment of time and money!
Monday, December 2nd
8:30 am Fundamentals of Midwest Agriculture: Agronomic Factors
10:30 am Break
12:15 pm Lunch: On Your Own
1:15 pm Agricultural Financial Statements
3:00 pm Break
3:15 pm Agricultural Credit Analysis
5:00 pm Hotel/School Check-In/Social Hour
6:15 pm Banquet and Economic Outlook
Tuesday, December 3rd
8:00 am Environmental Audits: What to Look for and Why
9:00 am Farm Service Agency Programs
10:15 am Break (Class photo will also be taken at this time)
10:30 am Structuring Agricultural Loans
12:00 pm Lunch - On Your Own
1:00 pm Farmland Ownership and Tenure
2:15 pm Appraisals: What you need to know
3:15 pm Break
3:30 pm Farm Bill: Impact on Decisions
5:00 pm Adjourn
Wednesday, December 4th
8:00 am Marketing Alternatives
9:15 am Break
9:30 am Customer Relationship Development
11:30 am Lunch - On Your Own
12:30 pm Special Assets
1:45 pm Break
2:15 pm Crop Insurance
3:30 pm Break
3:15 pm Panel Discussion: Problem Loan Indicators and
Contemporary Issues in Ag Lending
5:00 pm Adjourn
See below for Thursday, December 5 - Ag Clinic Agenda.
| 7:45am | Crop Market Outlook - Dr. James Mintert |
| 9:00am |
Economic Megatrends of Agriculture and Ag Lending |
| 10:30am Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
Lending in the Agriculture Marketplace: 2024 and Beyond Dr. David Kohl Using Hedging as a Part of a Farm's Marketing Plan Long-Run Trends in the Swine Industry |
| 11:30am | Lunch |
| 12:45pm | WTF: What the Fraud? Rene Perez |
| 2:00pm Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
Agricultural Technology Trends Dr. Bruce Erickson Estate and Transition Planning Solar Farms and Food versus Fuel Debate |
| 3:00pm | Soybean Market Outlook and Renewable Diesel Ben Brown |
| 4:00pm | Clinic Adjourns |
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 includes:
Zach Allen
Freddie Barnard
Mat Berger
Michael Bonnell
Amanda Borne
Brady Brewer
Tracie Davies
Dan Devlin
Scott Downey
Bruce Erickson
Chad Fiechter
Rick Gentis
Todd Kuethe
Anthony Jordan
Cari Juillerat
Michael Langemeier
Jessica Lehman
Clayton Nagel
Bob Rhodes
Craig Robertson
Fred Witford
Background
The Agricultural Banking School will hold its 52nd annual session on December 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. The 2024 Agricultural Clinic will be held on December 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.
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.
Indiana/Ohio/Kentucky/Michigan and Illinois Banking Association Members
$75 Monday Review
$1295 School
$895 Commuter
100% surcharge is applied to Non-Members.
Tuition fees are $1295 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.
The Fundamentals of Midwest Agriculture will begin at 8:30 am and the Agriculture Financial Statements will begin at 1:15 pm. Registration & Social Hour will be held Monday, Dec. 2 from 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm in the lobby at the Hampton Inn and Suites - West Lafayette. Concluding the social hour the students will then attend a dinner followed by a short program at the hotel. Classes Monday through Wednesday will be held at Purdue University (Krannert Building, Room 758). Thursday, December 5 class will be held at the Beck Agricultural Center. The graduation ceremony will take place during lunch.
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 November 8, 2024, will receive a refund minus a $100 cancellation fee. Any applicant cancelling after November 8, 2024, 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.