AgriBank Advocate - May 2008  

A Message from Bill York:
Collaboration is Our Key to the Future

To collaborate, as defined in the dictionary, means "to work together, especially in a joint intellectual effort." Bill York, AgriBank CEO, speaks about the importance of collaboration on products, services and the challenges of the day.

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New Online Banking System
is Driven by Associations, for Associations

Now in development, the new Online Banking System represents a major collaboration between Associations. In coming months, Online Banking will take on a whole new look and function across the AgriBank District. This project also represents a major milestone in collaboration between Associations and AgriBank.

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Big Improvements. Big Payoffs.

Process improvement can no longer be a someday consideration for any successful business. It must be hardwired into our own corporate DNA and be a consideration in everything we do.

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Helping Shape Leaders of the Future

Emerging Leadership Development program provides interactive training and cross-district networking for new and future leaders within the Farm Credit System.

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AgriBank Economist has Eye on Global Markets,
Hands on Tractor in Ecuador

An economist in the Credit Department, Jim Kielkopf provides analysis of global markets and their impact on AgriBank, its Associations, and their farm and ranch owners. But every few months, when he's not giving the latest economic outlook, you'll find him driving a tractor, checking fields, or updating the books on his farm in Ecuador.

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