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In the fourth quarter of 2009,
MidAtlantic will be debuting a new online training program
called the Ag Biz Planner, taught by Dr. David Kohl,
Professor Emeritus of Ag Finance and Small Business
Management at Virginia Tech.
Part of the Farm Credit
University, this comprehensive program offers modules in the
following areas:
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Megatrends Facing the
Industry
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Strategic Business
Planning
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Preparing for your Lender
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Constructing Financial
Statements: The Balance Sheet
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Constructing Financial
Statements: The Income Statement and Cash Flow
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Understanding Lending
Decisions
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Farm Business Management
Factors and Benchmarks
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Growth and Transition
Management
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Personal Financial
Management
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Communications, Ethics and
Leadership
If you’ve ever seen Dr. Kohl speak, you know
that he’s both dynamic and easy to understand. This
eLearning program brings Dr. Kohl into your living room (or
office, or kitchen—wherever you keep your computer). You can
study at your own pace, at whatever time of day works best
for you.
And, in addition to the online materials,
course work will be supplemented by hands-on mentoring from
a Farm Credit employee. So you have a live person who can
answer your questions or forward you to more information
when you need it.
At the end of the class, all graduating
students will have a complete business plan, and a roadmap
for future success.
Stay tuned for more information on the Ag Biz
Planner.
