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Agrucultural Lending School

Agrucultural Lending School

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Agricultural Lending School

2017

For Banks, Credit Unions, and Agricultural Finance Companies

Testimonials:

"Very good overview on how to analyze & interpret a cash based tax return. Very good case study materials."

"You offer an excellent agenda at your schools and I would recommend them to anyone looking for training."

"Liked the examples in explaining security perfection. Very important piece of every lender's job. Great info & well presented."

When and Where:

April 23 - 27, 2017
Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel, 900 Westport Plaza, St. Louis, MO

Overview:

This comprehensive four-day Agricultural Lending School will cover:

  • Farm Tax Analysis and Interpretation
  • Price Risk Management in Agricultural Production
  • Machinery, Land and Livestock Lending
  • Risk Rating and Commodity Futures and Options
  • Loan Documentation for Ag Lending (including the key changes under revised UCC Article 9 as it relates to agricultural security interests)

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

  • Our nationally-recognized facilitators are top-notch in their fields and you will have plenty of opportunity to share your questions.
  • This School is interactive, which creates an environment that empowers you to learn.
  • You will receive a graduation certificate to document your ongoing commitment to your banking education.
  • You will return to your bank a better asset and have new and valuable tools and skills in the agricultural lending area.
  • Back, due to great reviews from previous years — AG 101 Supper with Dr. Paul Gorman & Wally Thomas the evening prior to the start of the school.
  • The Supper Meeting includes a discussion of a brand new farmer, and is a great networking opportunity prior to the school.
  • NEW THIS YEAR— Financial Ratios of Leasing vs. Purchasing and the effects upon ratios.

Faculty:

  • DR. PAUL GORMAN, owner of ELCEL Solutions, Inc. located in Minnesota, is a Farm Business & Financial Consultant with over 40 years experience in the agriculture industry. Dr. Gorman earned his B.S. in Agricultural Education from South Dakota State University and Ed.D from the University of Minnesota. Prior to private consulting, he taught Farm Operations and Business Management for technical colleges in Iowa and Minnesota.
  • LEWIS C. LADERER, JR., J.D. is a partner in the law firm of Laderer & Fischer, P.C. in Indiana. Laderer & Fischer focus their practice almost exclusively on the representation of commercial banks and other commercial lenders in the areas of banking law, commercial litigation, and bankruptcy. Mr. Laderer has extensive experience in assisting community banks in structuring loan transactions, developing loan contracts, and management of problem loans and bankruptcies. Mr. Laderer has been practicing law since 1968.
  • WALLY THOMAS has been in Agriculture Lending for 22 years. Currently he is Vice President of Agriculture and Business Banking for Bremer Bank in Mankato MN and serves as a team lead. Prior to starting his banking career, he was involved in Agriculture Education as an instructor for Post- Secondary and Adult Education. He has his Bachelors and Masters of Science in Agriculture Education from NDSU. Wally was raised on a dairy farm in North Dakota.

More Information and Registration Details - Agricultural Lending School

Tuition

$1,595 per person full school

$425 per person per one-day workshop

Click Here For More Information and to Register!

Contact Information

Shannon Duffy
Regional Director
Center for Financial Training - An Industry Sponsored Non-Profit Education Provider
Phone: 800-795-5242, ext. 1442
Email: shannon@cfteducation.org
Web: www.cftnow.org

Educating the financial services industry for over 100 years!