Whether you have been in the farming business for decades or are just starting out, the financial health of your operation is always top of mind. As part of our ongoing commitment to area agricultural development, USI has created a series of programs to address the unique financial needs of your farming operation. Each program is designed to stand alone, so you are welcome to register for them all or choose the topics that best suit your needs. These programs are for educational use only and are presented by a veteran banking expert with more than 30 years of experience working with farm families. No specific bank or banking product will be endorsed as part of these programs.
Better Understanding Your Farm's Balance Sheet and Profitability
Balance sheet information indicates the farm's income and outgoing expenses. This program will explain the information contained in the balance sheet, the concept of Assets=Liabilities + Net Worth, and determining the farm's performance.
Instructor: Alan Hoskins
No. AGR105.001
Location: USI University Center East, Room 2207
Registration Fee: $25
Utilizing Trends and Ratios in Managing your Farm's Financial Health
This program will give you tips on reviewing the health of your farming operation by measuring strengths and weaknesses based on performance measures, local and national trends, and ratios based on solvency, liquidity, and profitability.
Instructor: Alan Hoskins
No. AGR106.001
Location: USI University Center East, Room 2207
Registration Fee: $25
The Importance of Family Living Expenses in the Family Farm Business
This program will focus on the importance of separating family living expenses from the farming business by setting realistic goals and priorities. Farm income can be both irregular and unpredictable making it difficult to determine a budget for family living expenses but developing a system can help.
Instructor: Alan Hoskins
No. AGR107.001
Location: USI University Center East, Room 2207
Registration Fee: $25
Tips on Proactively Communicating with your Banker-Getting the Most Value from that Relationship
Whether you have a long-term history with your banker or have just started a relationship, having a financial partner that fully understands your operation's needs and goals is critical. This program will help you learn communication tools and strategies needed to ensure the banker functions as a partner in your farm achieving its goals.
Instructor: Alan Hoskins
No. AGR108.001
Location: USI University Center East, 2207
Registration Fee: $25
For more information, contact Paula Nurrenbern, manager, customized solutions, at pjnurrenbe@usi.edu or 812-461-5425.
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