Midwest Ag Banking School

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:

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; 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 & 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.

Event Dates

Monday, November 30, 2026 to Wednesday, December 2, 2026

Maps and Dining Options

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Program Topics

Core Curriculum:

  • Introduction to Agricultural Financial Statements
  • Agricultural Balance Sheets & Income Statements
  • Statement of Owner Equity & Cash Flow Analysis
  • Deferred Taxes & Financial Analysis
  • Agricultural Credit Analysis & Decision-Making
  • Breakeven Analysis & Repayment Capacity
  • Financial Ratios & Comparative Analysis
  • Profitability Analysis & Decision-Making
  • Farm Service Agency Programs & Perspectives
  • Agribusiness Management Simulation
  • Team Presentations & Case Analysis
  • Agricultural Lending & Financial Risk Assessment