Dr. David Kohl, Ph.D.

Dr. Kohl’s extensive travel and work experiences with a wide range of groups including ag producers, agribusinesses, lenders and corporate board members give him a unique pulse on trends that will impact the landscape of agriculture.  This session is designed to link global perspectives down to the business level, and will cover changing consumer trends, dietary trends, technology and productivity, global issues, international trade, the transition from baby boomers to millennials and generation Z, and the urbanization of global populations.  The saying, “think globally, but act locally” is critical for the proactive business person attempting to gain a strategic advantage.  

COVID-19 and its unintended consequences have made a major impact on American agriculture, as well as the general U.S. and global economy.  The total impact of COVID-19 on the agricultural industry is far from a final assessment.  Dr. Dave Kohl, Professor Emeritus and Agricultural Academic Hall of Famer at Virginia Tech, has spent his career spanning five decades dealing with black swans and guiding the agricultural industry in navigating businesses through the economic whitewater.

 Using a virtual format, Dr. Kohl will provide a vision of how the agricultural industry can rise like a phoenix, the mythical bird for regeneration.  He will discuss the implications of COVID-19 on the U.S. and global economy, and the future marketplace including consumer demand shaping the macro view of the decade of the ’20s.

Dr. Kohl will present specific strategies on a customized basis to a wide variety of producers, agribusiness owners and ag lending groups with engaging polling questions and Q&A.  The good doctor will provide time tested strategies of resilience and agility to reenergize business decision making.  Bring this high energy program to your doorstep virtually. 

To those who have followed Dr. Dave over the years, he often discussed the possible black swans with some ribbing and jokes from the listeners.  Well, the black swan landed like no other bird, creating economic, social and emotional anxiety in its wake.  

As the black swan event progresses, how will it impact trade, globalization, consumer behaviors, and business models in the society of the future?  How can the agricultural industry adapt and capitalize in an economic environment analogous to the book Who Moved my Cheese? 

How will individuals and businesses embrace change in a post-COVID world?  What are the top ten business, family and personal strategies that can provide an edge to managing through this and other potential black swan events?

Come join this webinar where award-winning Dr. Kohl brings decades of perspectives and experiences that will be customized to your audience or situation.   

The COVID-19 black swan landed like no other bird creating economic, financial, social and emotional anxiety in its wake.  How will it impact trade, consumer behaviors, land values and ag business models?  What are actionable tactics that will position your business, family and personal lives for the future?  Be informed and energized by Dr. Dave’s wisdom and practical points. 

The agricultural economic downturn is in the seventh year and counting.  Most in the industry are facing razor thin margins combined with increased volatility in the economic environment.  This results in massive changes in the structure of agriculture and rural communities.  What is the state of the trade agreements and the short and long-term implications to the bottom line?  Where are interest rates, land values, and trends leading the industry?  How can one adjust strategies and tactics to cope and survive in this environment? One must have the business intelligence and street smarts to be successful.  This session will discuss the assessment of management IQ that often places one in the top third or bottom third of profitability.  What are the financial and business management characteristics that one must focus on in planning, strategizing, executing and monitoring for 2020 and beyond?

The black swan or unusual event of the century in the form of COVID-19 has landed on our doorstep.  What is the domestic and global economic outlook, both in the short and long run given the unfolding circumstances?  What are the positives for the agricultural industry?  How can producers and lenders work together to bridge the gap for a brighter future?  What does a recovery look like?  What are the lessons learned from past economic and financial shocks?  What specific actions are needed by both lenders and producers to navigate the economic and business whitewater?  

Join this webinar to find out some answers to these questions plus engage and interact with Dr. Dave Kohl as he draws on five decades of academic, industry and business experience.  This session will bring the expertise to your doorstep virtually to energize your leaders, team members, customers, and community.   

The sudden impact and lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic has created economic and financial ripples that will be felt for years to many business models in agriculture.  Global trade, consumer behaviors, supply and marketing chains and other disruptors are altering risk to your customers and the agricultural loan portfolios.  The 2020’s will be the decade of economic divide that will test the art and science of agricultural lending.

Dr. Kohl will draw upon his decades of engagement and interaction as an educator.  He will provide his big picture wisdom and provide actionable items through techniques and tips that can be used with your agricultural customers in 2021 and beyond.  He will answer some of the most commonly asked questions by lenders, producers and others concerning the economic environment and financial business management. You won’t want to miss this opportunity so just click on your computers, iPads or mobile device to close out the year and jump-start the new year with information, actions and engagement in your learning journey.   

The sudden impact and lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic has created accelerated changes.  It also has created economic and financial ripples that will be felt for years to many business models in agriculture.  The 2020s will be the decade of economic divide that will test the art and science of agricultural lending. 

Dr. Kohl will draw upon his decades of engagement and interaction as an educator.  He will provide his big picture wisdom and actionable items that can be used with your agricultural customers in 2021 and beyond.  He will provide answers to some of the most commonly asked questions that he has received by participants of his more than 75 virtual speaking engagements in the U.S. and globally since the pandemic limited his travels.  

You won’t want to miss this opportunity so just click on your computers, iPads or mobile device to close out the year and jump-start the new year with information, actions and engagement in your learning journey.   

The sudden impact and lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic has created accelerated changes.  It also has created economic and financial ripples that will be felt for years to many business models in agriculture.  The 2020s will be the decade of the economic divide that will test the art and science of agricultural lending.

Dr. Kohl will draw upon his decades of engagement and interaction as an educator.  He will provide his big picture wisdom and actionable items that can be used with your agricultural customers in 2021 and beyond.  He will provide answers to some of the most commonly asked questions that he has received by participants of his more than 75 virtual speaking engagements in the U.S. and globally since the pandemic limited his travels. 

Agricultural credit analysis will go to new levels in 2021.  Disruptors such as possible changes in government payments, global trade, and of course the weather will create economic volatility.  Credit analysis tools to enhance communications not only with the customer but internally and with regulators will be a priority.  This session will focus on these credit tools of the times and how they can be used to jump-start the assessment of credit risk as well as business development opportunities.