The Dairy Financial Situation: Taking Charge in Challenging Times

This is a turbulent, trying time for the US 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.

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. Speakers will include John Baker, Attorney at Law, Iowa Concern Hotline; Erin Herbold, Legal consultant, Center for Agricultural Law & Taxation; and ISU Extension Specialists in Farm Management, Dairy, and Family Life.

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?

Here is the complete schedule of dates and locations offered throughout Iowa:
July 28 - Forster Community Center, 404 1st Ave, Rock Rapids
July 29 – ISU Extension- Sioux County Office, 400 Central Ave NW, Orange City
July 30 - Lohff Community Center, corner of Hwy 59 & Hwy 20, Holstein
Aug 4 - NE Research Farm, 3321 29th St, Nashua
Aug 5 - NE IA Dairy Foundation, 1527 Hwy 150 South, Calmar
Aug 6 - Oelwein Public Library, 201 E. Charles St. Oelwein
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

All workshops are from 1-4 p.m. Light refreshments and printed materials will be available. For further information call Chris Mondak, 712-737-4230 for NW sites, or contact Dale Thoreson, 319-267-2702 or Larry Tranel, 563-583-6496 for NE Iowa sites.