Help for dealing with the dairy situation slated
Dairy Herd news source
| Wednesday, July 22, 2009
This is a turbulent, trying time for the U.S. dairy industry, with the dynamics of the global economy impacting dairy farm owners and agri-businesses. Through no fault of their own, dairy owners may be facing a financial crisis.
Iowa State University Extension invites dairy producers, bankers and lenders and community leaders to an informational meeting to learn about financial and legal options available to dairy farm owners, and about stress management strategies and resources for farm owners and their families.
Speakers will include John Baker, attorney-at-law, Iowa Concern Hotline; Erin Herbold, legal consultant, Center for Agricultural Law & Taxation; and Iowa State University extension specialists in dairy and family life.
The workshops will address these topics:
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“What is going on in our dairy industry?!”
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What are my financial options and strategies? How do I talk to my banker about my situation?
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What legal options and strategies do I have?
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Making good decisions during stressful times: What tools are available to me and my family?
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What should I tell the kids?
Three sites and dates are offered in Iowa:
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August 4 – Northeast Iowa Research Farm, Nashua, Iowa; 1 to 4 p.m.
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August 5 – Northeast Iowa Dairy Foundation, Calmar, Iowa; 1 to 4 p.m.
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August 6 – Oelwein Public Library, Oelwein, Iowa; 1 to 4 p.m.
Light refreshments and printed materials will be available. No pre-registration is necessary. For further information call your local county extension office or Dale Thoreson, Iowa State University extension dairy specialist at (319) 267-2707 or e-mail: dthores@iastate.edu
Source: Iowa State University
