2018 Kansas Bankers

1 2018 Kansas Ag Bankers Conference March 7-8, 2018 Hilton Garden Inn & Conference Center Manhattan, KS8:00 9:00 Registration and Breakfast Name badge holders sponsored by Kansas Wheat Breakfast sponsored by Bankers Bank of Kansas 9:00 9:15 Welcome and Introductions Mike Waldman, President, KBA Kansas Ag Bankers Division 9:15 11:30 Ag Lending Positioning for the Road Ahead David M. Kohl, , Professor Emeritus, Virginia Tech, AgriVisions, LLC Sponsored by Schools of Banking Previous generations were required to manage volatility, yet global and domestic economic forces have moved the bar to volatility in the extremes.

2 This will create more opportunity in the decade ahead than the past half century; however, if not managed properly, it can create a high probability for failure. Join this energizing session and take a walk around economic trends followed by their implications to your organization, business, and personal endeavors. Regardless of the cycle, if managed well and proactively, then you will be on the positive end of the profit spectrum. 10:15 10:30 Break Coffee bar sponsored by FHLBank Topeka 11:30 1:00 Lunch and Tradeshow 1:00 2:00 Breakouts 1.

3 Moderated Commodity Group Updates (not repeated) 2. The Truth About Trade Dr. Matt Roberts, Kernmantle Group (not repeated) 3. Risk Management: Crop Insurance, Software, Strategy Jarrod Barnhart, Silveus 4. How is This Farm Crisis Different From the 80s and What Lies Ahead Dr. Allen Featherstone, KSU 2:00 2:15 Break 2:15 3:15 Breakouts 1. Water Policy and Land Values Susan Metzger, Kansas Department of Agriculture (not repeated) 2. Risk Management: Crop Insurance, Software, Strategy Jarrod Barnhart, Silveus 3.

4 Generational Management Lonny Geiman, Bandura Plus (not repeated) 4. How is This Farm Crisis Different From the 80s and What Lies Ahead Dr. Allen Featherstone, KSU 3:15 3:30 Break 3:30 4:30 The Wild Side of Weather Eric Snodgrass, University of Illinois Sponsored by INTRUST Bank, Eric Snodgrass, is the lead Atmospheric Scientist who assesses and forecasts weather risks in the agriculture industry. He is also the Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Illinois, and his Severe and Hazardous Weather class has a cult following among students.

5 In 2013, Snodgrass started a weather and climate logistics company to provide long range weather guidance for the insurance industry. Whether he is teaching, guest lecturing, or providing valuable insights to growers, Snodgrass is happy doing what he loves, "geeking out on weather." Join us as Eric looks at the current weather trends. Wednesday, March 7, 2018 7:00 8:00 Country Banker Breakfast Breakfast sponsored by Country Banker 8:00 9:00 Grain Outlook Dr. Matt Roberts, Founder, Kernmantle Group Sponsored by First National Bank of Hutchinson 9:00 9:30 KBA Kansas Ag Bankers Division Annual Meeting 9:30 10:00 Break and Tradeshow Beverage station sponsored by Purple Wave Auction 10:00 10:30 Federal Policy Update Ed Elfmann, SVP of Agricultural and Rural Banking Policy, American Bankers Association Sponsored by Conterra Asset Management 10:30 11:30 Cattle Market Update Randy Blach, President, CattleFax 11:30 11.

6 45 Break & Transition to Lunch 11:45 1:00 Federal Farm Policy Update Closing Luncheon Dr. Barry Flinchbaugh, Kansas State University Speaker sponsored by Ag Risk Solutions Luncheon sponsored by Kansas Corn 4:30 5:30 The Mayberry Method Rik Roberts, Humorist Sponsored by Silveus Get a few laughs in at the end of a productive day of sessions with Rik Roberts who will use examples from the Andy Griffith Show to help drive home workplace lessons that any generation can learn from in this fun and motivational presentation.

7 5:30 6:30 Kansas Ag Bankers Tradeshow and Farmer Mac Hospitality Reception Reception sponsored by Farmer Mac Beer sponsored by Graduate School of Banking at Colorado Dinner on Your Own 8:00 10:00 Late Night Hospitality Reception (in room 222) Hosted by Security 1st Title Thursday, March 8, 2018 KBA Kansas Ag Bankers Division Board of Directors Mike Waldman President, Community National Bank & Trust, Iola TJ Wilson Vice President, Morrill & Janes Bank and Trust Company, Hiawatha Elsa Havel Secretary/Treasurer, Grant County Bank, Ulysses Marvin Anliker Past President, American State Bank & Trust Co.

8 , Garden City Kay Andler, Denison State Bank, Holton Jan Endicott, Stockgrowers State Bank, Ashland Mikel Hadachek, Astra Bank, Belleville Jay Meyer, Centera Bank, Sublette Maria Pfizenmaier, United Bank & Trust, Clay Center Tim Smith, First State Bank, Plainville David White, INTRUST Bank, , Wichita Brett Wicker, Bank of Commerce, Chanute Brad Zimmerman, First National Bank, Scott City Shan Hanes, Heartland Tri-State Bank, Elkhart (Ex Officio ABA Ag Committee Member) KBA OFFICERS KBA STAFF Ron Johnson, KBA Chairman, Community National Bank, Seneca Chuck Stones, President Chris Donnelly, KBA Chairman Elect, Bank of the Prairie, Olathe Doug Wareham, EVP Chief Operating Officer Lynn Mayer, KBA Treasurer, Citizens State Bank of Marysville Sara Blubaugh, AVP Ag Conference Coordinator Jim Hoskins, KBA Past Chairman, Baxter State Bank, Baxter Springs WHO SHOULD ATTEND.

9 This conference is tailored so that both entry level positions and experienced ag loan officers will gain valuable information. CONFERENCE INFORMATION: Venue: Hilton Garden Inn Manhattan Conference Center, located at 410 S. 3rd St., Manhattan. Recommended for hours CPE Credit. The suggested attire for this year s conference is business casual. Remember, meeting room temperatures and personal comfort zones vary widely. It is recommended that you bring a sweater or jacket to the sessions. If you should have any questions, please contact Sara Blubaugh at the KBA office, 785-232-3444.

10 HOTEL INFORMATION: The conference has five room blocks for the nights of March 6th and 7th. Hilton Garden Inn, 410 S. 3rd , Manhattan, 66502, at a rate of $106 per night. Reservations may be made by visiting , and use group code KBANK8. The room rate will expire February 20 or when sold out. Fairfield, 300 Colorado St., Manhattan, 66502, at a rate of $106 per night and includes hot breakfast. Reservations can be made by calling the hotel at (785) 539-2400 and use group code KABR. This block expires February 6 or when sold out.