2026 National School for Beginning Ag Bankers

June 22-25, 2026

Black Hills State University | Spearfish, SD

                                                                                                                                                       
Ready to take your agricultural lending skills to the next level? Join us June 22-25, 2026, on the scenic campus of Black Hills State University in Spearfish, SD for an immersive, hands-on school designed specifically for beginning ag bankers. Sponsored by the South Dakota Bankers Association, this intensive program covers all aspects of ag lending—including credit analysis, scoring and risk rating, managing problem loans, and collaborative case studies.

Set in beautiful Spearfish, S.D., right in the center of the United States, students will have ample time to enjoy the scenic Black Hills of South Dakota. Whether you enjoy hiking in Spearfish Canyon, rock climbing in the Black Hills National Forest, viewing monuments such as Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse, or just testing your luck at the tables in historic Deadwood, S.D., Spearfish has you covered!  Visit  www.visitspearfish.com.

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