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Upcoming FINPACK Training

by | Sep 18, 2019

The Center for Farm Financial Management is once again offering FINPACK training for agricultural and commercial lenders. The session will take place on October 15-16, 2019.

This fast-moving training session will give participants hands-on experience, covering all components of FINPACK. The training fee is $400 per person and includes lunch and refreshments.

Training will be held at the University of Minnesota on the St. Paul campus in 119 Ruttan Hall. Approximate session times are as follows:

  • Tuesday, October 15 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday, October 16 – 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

For more information and to register, visit:
https://www.cffm.umn.edu/finpack-training-for-lenders/

Please register by October 9, 2019. Class size is limited.

If you are unable to attend our in-person training, we also offer an online training option. Please contact us for details.

For questions, please contact Katie at katiec@umn.edu or 800-234-1111.

We hope to see you in October!

Pauline Van Nurden
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Pauline Van Nurden is currently the Associate Director for the FINPACK Team. She has been with the team since 2017 as an Economist.

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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