Commercial Agriculture Program
Spring 2009
2009 Agriculture Lenders School
"Learning to identify and make quality agricultural loans today and in the future will be the focus of the 2009 Agricultural Lenders School, to be held in Columbia the week of June 1 through June 5," according to Joe Horner, University of Missouri Extension Commercial Agriculture Program dairy and beef economist.
"Professionals in the agricultural lending industry from Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas, and throughout the Midwest who make loans to farmers and agribusinesses are the intended audience for the intensive, five-day school," says Horner.
Nationally recognized experts will serve as faculty in a hands-on, practical approach to learn the business of making agricultural loans.
Dr. Freddie Barnard, an expert in agricultural finance and farm management, a faculty member at Purdue University, will lead the training in analyzing real-life farm financial statements.
Lenders who previously attended the school agreed that the school delivered what it promised.
Curtis Fischer, with FCS Financial in Jefferson City, Missouri said, "The Ag Lenders School is a well-rounded experience. I learned from class-room interaction, hands-on exercises, and opportunities to interact with other lenders that have helped in my job activities."
The fee for the five-day event is $1,250 per person and covers the program, training materials, and meal costs. Registration deadline is April 24th. Starting on Monday morning and finishing on Friday at noon, the program is fast moving and engaging.
Online registration and other information about the Agricultural Lenders School can be found on the web at: http://agebb.missouri.edu/commag/lenderschool/index.htm.
Registration information is also available from the MU Conference Office at (573) 882-4349 and by email at muconf6@missouri.edu.