December 2023

Farm Kids Deserve Fairness

Q: Why are farm families facing potential hardship with federal student aid?A: In its years-long march to cancel student debt, the Biden administration dragged its feet to release the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly known as FAFSA.

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A New Year

I’m not going to get too excited about this baby year, number 2024, that is about to come upon the scene.Times were, way back when, that I used to really look forward to whatever excitement the new year would bring.One thing I am not excited about is the fact that this year will go by in a blur of political advertisements!

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Farm Financial Planning Program offers personalized insight for producers

As farmers review their farm financial situation this winter, a handy resource is available from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.The Farm Financial Planning Program offers in-person experts who can offer one-on-one financial counseling, a computerized analysis of the farm business and referral to other extension programs or outside services.Farm Financial Planning is for anyone who wants to understand a complete picture of their farm financial situation.

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