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Video: What should every ag operator know about their financials?

Transcript: Quite often, ag operators will think of financials as something needed for tax preparation or to obtain a loan. However an ag operator should really know the strengths and weaknesses of their own financial statements. It will provide a foundation for sound decision making and the ability to respond quickly if there’s an opportunity to rent land or buy land or purchase new equipment.

Annette Loken

About Annette Loken

Annette Loken has provided analysis and sound-decision making for farmers in the Red River Valley of North Dakota since 1997. Her background in crop insurance and 25+ years as an agriculture and business banker provides a unique benefit to clients balancing the daily risks and rewards of farming. Annette joined the Bremer team in 2020 choosing to work for Bremer due to their strong commitment to agriculture and to the local communities where farmers live and work. She specializes in corn, soybean, wheat and sugar beet financing, but also works with feeder beef and cow/calf operations. Since many farmers have added a farm-related busine...

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