Local programs will provide help to farmers dealing with stress

Posted: Sun, Aug 9, 2020 4:04 PM

The farming community is used to the stress that comes from the unpredictable and uncontrollable challenges that jeopardize their production and livelihood. "Agricultural resilience" is about equipping farmers with strategies and information that will enable them to absorb and recover from these stresses which happen when things do not go as planned.

COVID Recovery Iowa, in collaboration with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will be hosting "COVID AG UPDATES: Focus on Resilience," a 60-minute weekly update with agricultural specialists, to be held Monday nights from 7:30 until 8:30.

The first 15 – 20 minutes will be informational, with the remaining time spent on answering questions.

To register, go to the upcoming events section at: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/farm-ranch-wellbeing. A Zoom program link will be e-mailed to participants prior to the program.

The schedule of speakers is:
Aug. 10th: Pat McGonegle, CEO, Iowa Pork Producers
Aug. 17th: Dr. Larry Tranel, ISUEO Extension Dairy Specialist
Aug. 24th: Norlan Hinke, ISUEO Farm Finance Specialist
Aug. 31st: Kristine Tidgren, ISUEO Center for Ag Law and Taxation
Sept. 7th: Melissa O'Rourke, ISUEO Farm Management Specialist
Sept. 14th: Steve Johnson, ISUEO Farm Management Specialist
Sept. 21st: David Baker, Beginning Farmer Center Director
Sept. 28th: Madelyn Schultz, ISUEO Women In Ag Program Manager