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Dairy financial workshops

CALMAR (KWWL) - The Dairy Financial Situation: Taking Charge in Challenging Times
This is a turbulent, trying time for the US dairy industry. The dynamics of the global economy impacting dairy farm owners and agri-businesses.

ISU 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.

The workshops will address these topics:
"What is going on in our dairy industry?!"
What are my financial options and strategies? How do I talk to my banker about my situation?
What legal options and strategies do I have?
Making good decisions during stressful times: What tools are available to me and my family?
What should I tell the kids?

The following sites and dates are offered in Northeast Iowa:
August 6 - Oelwein Public Library, 201 E Charles St, Oelwein- 1-4pm
Aug 18 - ISU Extension - Dubuque County Office, 14858 West Ridge Lane, Dubuque
Aug 19 - Elkader AEA Building, 14002 2nd St NW, Elkader
Aug 20 - ISU Extension- Jones County office/ Jones Co Farm Bureau, 605 E. Main, Anamosa

Light refreshments and printed materials will be available. No pre-registration is necessary. For further information call your local County Extension Office or contact ISU Extension Dairy Specialists Dale Thoreson, 319-267-2707, dthores@iastate.edu <mailto:dthores@iastate.edu>; or Larry Tranel, 563-583-6496, tranel@iastate.edu <mailto:tranel@iastate.edu>.