SEPTEMBER 2023 Vol. 73, Issue 9 38 FEATURES 38 ICBA National Community Bank Service Awards 2023 ICBA is recognizing and honoring community banks that have gone above and beyond to serve their communities. 48 Ag lending's future is here With the new wave of agricultural technology, farmers are calling on community banks to help fund their operations. 54 Leveling up How can your community bank maintain compliance regulations as it grows and surpasses new asset size thresholds? Cover: Photo by Justin Hartley 48 54 independentbanker.org // 1http://www.independentbanker.org