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Meet the FINPACK Team in Omaha at the ABA Ag Bankers Conference

by Pauline Van Nurden | Oct 13, 2022

The Pre-conference seminar will focus on best practices and takeaways for managing risk through this new cycle of high commodity and input prices.

Join the FINPACK Team at the ABA Agricultural Bankers Conference in Omaha, November 6-9. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Resiliency in Ag” and is the 70th anniversary of the conference. The conference aims to recognize the achievements of agricultural banking and look toward the future.

FINPACK, Farmer Mac, and Dr. David Kohl will again kick off the event at Sunday afternoon’s pre-conference seminar, “The Price is Right: Do High Prices Equal High Profits”. This year’s seminar will focus on the current state of agriculture – high commodity and input prices and what they mean for your customer’s financial prospects for 2022, 2023, and beyond. We will discuss best practices and takeaways for managing risk through this new cycle.

Also, Bob Craven and Pauline Van Nurden will be hosting a workshop on Tuesday morning titled, “Hold Your Horses – How Long Will the Pasture Stay Green?” The duo will take a look back at 2021 farm financial performance and share expectations on cost of production going forward. Come to this session to learn about how 2021 compares to 2012 and what the future may hold.

While you’re in Omaha, stop by our FINPACK booth in the Exhibit Hall. Preview this year’s credit analysis updates, demo FINPACK+, and get answers to your “how do I…” questions. We love to catch up with our current – and potential! – customers in person. So, swing by and say hello. Also, drop off your business card for a chance to win a DJI Mavic Mini Fly Quadcopter Drone!

Visit the ABA site to learn more about the conference and register. We look forward to seeing you in Omaha!

Pauline Van Nurden joined the FINPACK Team as an Economist in 2017.

Prior to joining the FINPACK Team, she worked as a lender. This provides her valuable industry experience and knowledge in her work with FINPACK. Pauline holds a Master’s Degree in Agricultural Education and Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Economics, both from the University of Minnesota.

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