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Introduction to Agribusiness Overview


This Introduction to Agribusiness course highlights the characteristics of the agribusiness value chain, its components, and typical sub-sectors. We will identify common production systems and its operations, along with the risks producers and lenders face and also the opportunities to structure financing. By the end of this course, you will have a better understanding of the agribusiness value chain, and specific crop and livestock operations such as beef cattle, pork, poultry, egg, and dairy production systems, to name a few. You will be able to classify sub-sectors and consider their operating cycles and risks. Recognizing financing opportunities and some structuring considerations will help any lenders who wish to expand their agricultural knowledge in this course and beyond.



Introduction to Agribusiness Learning Objectives

  • Highlight the characteristics of the agribusiness value chain and its components.
  • Describe common production systems and how producers operate.
  • Identify agricultural sub-sectors that financial services professionals are likely to come across.
  • Explain cyclicality, risks, and financing opportunities for producers and lenders.



Who Should Take This Course?

This Introduction to Agribusiness course is perfect for aspiring or beginner-level ag lenders, including general business and commercial bankers, credit analysts, real estate lenders, equipment finance, loan & mortgage brokers, and other private (non-bank) lenders.

Introduction to Agribusiness

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Commercial Banking & Credit Analyst (CBCA)® Certification
Introduction to Agribusiness is part of the Commercial Banking & Credit Analyst (CBCA)® certification, which includes 59 courses.
  • Skills Learned Financial Analysis, Credit Structuring, Risk Management
  • Career Prep Commercial Banking, Credit Analyst, Private Lending

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This is the best online course i have taken. Very informative and the course delivery was excellent.

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The course was absolutely straight forward with relevant subject matter for an Agriculture finance learner

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