Introduction to Agribusiness

This course highlights the characteristics of the agribusiness value chain, its components, and typical sub-sectors, as well as common production systems and the risks and opportunities that producers and lenders may face.

Learn the different characteristics of agribusiness and how producers operate
Examine the cyclicality, risks, and opportunities in the industry
Leverage knowledge of production systems and industry classifications to have more informed discussions with producers

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Overview

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.

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Why stop here? Expand your skills and show your expertise with the professional certifications, specializations, and CPE credits you’re already on your way to earning.

Commercial Banking & Credit Analyst (CBCA®) Certification

Skills Learned Financial Analysis, Credit Structuring, Risk Management
Career Prep Commercial Banking, Credit Analyst, Private Lending

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Introduction to Agribusiness

Introduction to Agribusiness Overview

Introduction to Agribusiness Learning Objectives

Who Should Take This Course?

Introduction to Agribusiness

What you'll learn

Introduction

Agribusiness Value Chain

Production Systems

Overview Sub-Sectors

Cyclicality, Risks and Opportunities

Course Summary

Qualified Assessments

This Course is Part of the Following Programs

Commercial Banking & Credit Analyst (CBCA®) Certification

What Our Members Say

ochola zedekiah amkanga

Sheikh Tijan Mboob

Nkugwa Mark

Atinafu Asefa

Musandipamba Mabamba

ABEL UMUGO

Julian Popa

Md Nahid Hasan

stephen ojere

Emmanuel Bosu

Mohamadou Tanimou

Robin Sorrell

Mohammad Naweed Hamidi

Luyanda Mtati

Hilary Odhiambo

Isaac Abekah

Samson Musariri

Ajayi Jamiu

Suresh Perumal

MOMPOLOKI KGAKGAMATSO

Joshua Armah

Aiezzuddin Abdul Mutalib

FA Shadrack Alosa

Emmanuel Mafiana

Harold Litana

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