Accounting for Agriculture

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1 Accounting for Agriculture Continued Professional Education Training

2 Table of Contents: Why CFC? 3 Agenda 8 Meet the Instructors 9 Course Information 12 2

3 Capital Farm Credit is proud to host our first Accounting for Agriculture workshop. As passionate agriculture devotees, we value the importance of staying up to date on constantly changing legislation, farming practices, and farmer s needs. Accounting for Agriculture is our opportunity for trusted advisors to educate trusted advisors in the field of agriculture and to ensure that all farmers have the resources to continue feeding the world. Why Capital Farm Credit? Capital Farm Credit is committed to the financial needs of farmers, ranchers and agriculture enthusiasts. We pride ourselves in showing our commitment to our customers, value their relationships and convey our values through our actions. We make our customers feel as if they are a part of the Capital Farm Credit family. What does Capital Farm Credit offer? Farm and Ranch Loans Custom-tailored to the customer s land loan needs. We are the industry leaders in financing for: Purchase of farm and ranch property Refinance of existing farm loans and ranch property loans Equity loans for farms and ranch property (when used for eligible purposes) Farm and ranch improvement projects including: Irrigation Land clearing and leveling Barn construction Poultry facilities On-site grain storage facilities Timber 3

4 Recreational Property Loans Flexible financing options to fit individual needs for: Purchase or refinance of: Hunting property Weekend escape Property to retire on Improvements including: High fencing Earthen tanks Land clearing Barns and storage facilities Construction of country homes and cabins Operating Loans We understand Texas agriculture. We live in the communities we serve and have convenient locations throughout Texas. Our experienced loan officers can customize a loan for: Farming operations Ranching operations Stocker/feeder operations Our competitive and flexible financing options offer tools to outfit Texas farms or ranches: Revolving lines of credit Competitive variable rates Flexible payment schedules: annual, semi-annual, quarterly, monthly 4

5 Livestock Loans Loans to purchase breeding stock Loans to refinance or restructure existing livestock financing Our competitive and flexible equipment and livestock financing options offer tools to fit customer needs: One to 10 year loan terms Variable, adjustable and fixed rates Interest rate conversion opportunities, our cost and time efficient alternative to refinancing, for the life of the loan On most applications, credit approval within 48 hours Flexible payment schedules to meet the needs of your operation Loan pre approval for equipment and livestock purchases that offer you the ability to negotiate and purchase on your terms Flexible cash management tools Cash back through the Association patronage program Equipment Loans We offer competitive and flexible loan products customized to fit equipment financing needs. Purchase or refinance new or used Farm equipment Timber harvesting machinery Vehicles Purchase or improve fixtures or facilities 5

6 Agribusiness Loans Whether it's Direct Lending to agribusiness entities in Texas, Correspondent Loan Participations around the U.S., or large corporate agribusiness loans, (i.e., Capital Markets), our Agribusiness team can assist customers in the following areas: Senior loans (operating and term) Leasing Non-credit retail banking products provided through a third party affiliate Zero balance sweep accounts via a third party affiliate Our Agribusiness professionals come from various backgrounds and experiences in banking and finance. We have the commitment, resources and expertise to deliver competitive value for businesses who wish to partner with us. The Agribusiness Department can work with the customer s business management team to analyze and determine the best solutions for current and future financing needs. We are relationship driven and can structure loans to help customers purchase, expand, improve or refinance their businesses. Whether it's a feed lot, feed mill, large dairy, farm supply, grain elevator or any other agricultural processing or manufacturing company along the food chain, Capital Farm Credit is committed to making a difference for Texas agriculture. 6

7 Patronage Program When customers do business with Capital Farm Credit, they become a member and part owner of our lending cooperative, and that entitles them to share in our earnings. Through our long-standing patronage program, we return almost 100 percent of Capital Farm Credit's net income to our customers. The association utilizes income pools to determine and allocate the patronage refund. Our financial strength, efficiency and commitment to our cooperative business structure make our patronage program one of the best in the country. Patronage refunds effectively lower the cost of borrowing. Young, Beginning, Small Farmers Capital Farm Credit has a strong commitment to assist with financing to young, beginning and small farmers and ranchers. In addition, our staff is committed to the support and education of our youth by providing credit services and information in such areas as record keeping, marketing strategies, financial analysis, management and overall financial responsibility through programs with universities and high school agricultural groups. In addition, Capital Farm Credit participates in youth livestock shows and auctions throughout our territory. We also support the continuing higher education of our youth by awarding numerous college scholarships. 7

8 Agenda: 7:00-8:00 a.m. Check In (with continental breakfast) 8:00-8:20 a.m. Welcome 8:20-10:00 a.m. Session 1: Estate Planning Sharon White, Underwood Law Firm Ed Dowdy, Underwood Law Firm 10:00-10:20 a.m. Break 10:20 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Session 2: Loan Underwriting Jeff Norte, Capital Farm Credit Stephen Book, Capital Farm Credit 12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch (served on-site) 1:00-2:40 p.m. Session 3: Evaluating the Ranch Financial Performance Stan Bevers, Texas A&M AgriLife Research 2:40-3:00 p.m. Break 3:00-4:40 p.m. Session 4: Legislative Update Tom Sell, Combest, Sell & Associates 8

9 Meet your instructors: Sharon White, Underwood Law Firm Sharon White s principal areas of practice are real estate, estate planning, and probate. Ms. White s real estate practice includes acquisition and sale of commercial, residential, and agricultural property, mortgage lending matters, and title examination. Her estate planning and probate practice includes general estate and tax planning as well as family business planning, probate, and estate and trust administration. Ed Dowdy, Underwood Law Firm Mr. Dowdy s current practice is focused on general business law; agriculture law; estate planning and probate; and banking law. Ed Dowdy attended the University of Texas where he received his undergraduate degree. While in Austin, Ed gained valuable legislative and business experience when working part-time for former State Senator Teel Bivins and Jones Lang LaSalle (formerly The Staubach Company). After graduating from U.T. in 2003 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Business, Ed moved to Washington, D.C. to work for U.S. Congressman Mac Thornberry (TX-13) as a legislative correspondent, and later, as a legislative aide. As a legislative aide, Ed conducted research and provided counsel and technical advice on a wide variety of policy issues ranging from agriculture and water issues to health care and energy policies. 9

10 Tom Sell, Combest, Sell & Associates Tom Sell is cofounder and managing partner of Combest, Sell & Associates, LLC. Before starting the firm, Mr. Sell was deputy chief of staff for the House Committee on Agriculture, where he was instrumental in crafting the 2002 Farm Bill. He later spent time as director of intergovernmental affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Tom began his career in Washington shortly after graduation from Texas Tech University by serving in Congressman Combest s personal office, where he worked on a variety of issues, including environmental and international trade issues. Jeff Norte, SVP, Deputy Chief Credit Officer Jeff has over 25 years of experience in banking. He joined Capital Farm Credit in September 2010 after spending five years with CoBank. Jeff started with CoBank in June 2005 in the risk management Division; he transferred in October 2006 to manage the credit function of the Corporate Agribusiness Group (CABG) as a Senior Credit Manager. While in CABG, he managed a team of 10 credit analysts overseeing the credit risk process comprising over $7 billion in commitments to approximately 150 Food and Agribusiness customers, as well as over $4 billion of trade finance activity for international accounts. 10

11 Stephen Book, CPA, VP Credit Officer, Capital Farm Credit Stephen has worked in Capital Farm Credit since Prior to that, he worked as both an auditor and then a tax accountant specializing in cooperative taxation for Bolinger, Segars, Gilbert & Moss, LLP, in Lubbock, Texas. Stan Bevers, AFM, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Mr. Bevers has been a Professor and Extension Economist for the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Rolling Plains District headquartered in Vernon, Texas, for the past 26 years. He received his B.S. in Agricultural Education (1982) from Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma and his M.S. in Agricultural Economics (1989) from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. His programming efforts have been targeted to ranch management, accounting and analysis. Within Texas, he analyzes and advises ranchers through his Extension position. Outside of Texas, he works with ranchers as a professional consultant. He and his family own and operate Broken B Cattle located in Knox County, Texas. 11

12 Course Information: Estate Planning Instructors: Sharon White, Ed Dowdy Course #: ESP15 Credit Hours: 2 Course Objectives: Understand various documents used in estate planning Identify use of trusts and other financial arrangements Know what issues clients confront, and potential solutions Management Advisory Services, Technical Loan Underwriting Instructors: Jeff Norte, Stephen Book Course #: LNU15 Credit Hours: 2 Course Objectives; How do lenders utilize various types of information from the CPA What is involved in the loan approval process Preparing your client for a successful banking relationship Accounting, Technical Evaluating the Ranch Financial Performance Instructor: Stan Bevers Course #: FNP15 Credit Hours: 2 Analysis of Key Performance Indicator Targets Understanding the use of Standardized Performance Analysis Management Advisory Services, Technical Legislative Update Instructor: Tom Sell Course #: LEG15 Credit Hours: 2 Course Objectives Political Climate for lawmakers in Washington The Agricultural Economy in perspective Impacts on Agricultural Policies - from taxes, to trade to traditional commodity policy Path and Performance of the 2014 Farm Bill in detail Trends in Agricultural Policy generally Specialized Knowledge and Assessment, Non Technical 12