Member Co-op Webinars

Farm Labor and the H2A Program, Part 2

USA Farm Labor, Inc, takes a deeper dive into the H2A application process.

CoBank Market Update – May 2022

Grant Burgess Director of CoBank’s Interset Rate Rick Management Group presents on current interest rate market and strategies to mitigate risk.

Farm Labor and H2A Visa

Manuel Fick, CEO USA Farm Labor, Inc, provides broad overview of H2A visas, other programs offered and how USA Farm Labor may help your cooperative.

Coop 101 Series

In this series, learn about what makes cooperatives different and why they are so essential for their members and their rural communities. Presented by Dr. Keri Jacobs, the Cooperatives Extension Economist and the Iowa Institute for Cooperatives Endowed Economics Professor at Iowa State University, this series was developed by the Iowa Institute for Cooperatives in cooperation with Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Extension and Outreach, with funds provided by CoBank.

Board Compensation Survey

In this video see an update on the results from our Board Compensation Survey

Iowa Intermediary Network

IIN – CO-OP: AG for All – Four cooperative agronomist discuss the diversity of career opportunities at the local ag cooperatives.

Dr. Pippa Malmgren

Economist and author Dr. Pippa Malmgren looks at future impacts on the economy.

Financial Statement Webinar Series

Includes presentations by Stacey Webster and Dennis Gardiner on the 1) Income Statement 2) Balance Sheet and 3) Source and Use Statement and Key Financial Ratios. You may purchase the complete series or individual webinars.

2021 Summer Workshop Webinars – $250

Includes presentations on 1) Carbon Discussions by Dr. Lisa Schulte Moore, ISU, and Bruce Rastetter & Justin Kirchhoff of Summit Ag Group; 2) Electric Powered Truck Panel discussion with Dr. Scott Grawe from ISU and Brad Gehring from Ruan Transportation; 3) Solar Power in Iowa presentation by Terry Fett of CIPCO and 4) Iowa Infrastruction Investment by Mike Steenhoek with Soy Transporation Coalition.

2021 Co-op Intern Day

Presenations for the Co-op Intern Day include: 1) Dave Holm and Stacey Webster give a history and overview of the cooperative business model. 2) Mike Gaul’s , ISU CALS, presentation on evaluating a job offer, 3) a co-op HR panel moderated by Katie Hall gives advice on how to get in the door from resumes, interviews to follow-up.

MidManagers Series $35/Webinar or $100/Series

This webinar series is geared to cooperative operational staff. We have invited 4 agencies with governance on our operational areas to discuss the regualations and enforcement on the grain and farm supply industry.

Risk Management Series $50/Webinar or $100/Series

In this series, we have identified three issues that almost all cooperatives have identified as having risk and attempted to mitigate. We have invited experts to share with you some best practices to help avoid the pitfalls that come with these risks.

Human Capital Series $25/Webinar or $50/Series

FCCS’s webinar series on learning how to create a talent management strategy to attract and retain high-caliber employees and plan smooth successions for all your key roles. The one-hour webinars are ideal for cooperative directors and CEOs operating in any sector.

Communication During Change – $30

In this webinar People Spark Consulting goes over 5 tips to effectively communicate during change

CFO Webinar Series $30/webinar or $100/series

Taking Leave and Getting Back to Work – $25.00

Mary Funk, labor and employment attorney from Nyemaster Goode, P.C., discusses recent labor and leave regulations that have resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ag Credit Conference $50/Webinar or $75/Series

Hertz Farm Management and Cooperative Credit share outlooks and other credit related industry updates

5 Keys to Master the Interview Process – $50/Webinar

Erin and Kristin from People Spark Consulting share 5 tips to help you make good hires, save time and money in the interview process and how to adjust your interview process to virtual