Completed Project Report


Strengthening Veteran Farms through Risk Management Education

  • Award Amount: $42,410
  • Regional Center: North Central Extension Risk Management Education Center
  • Grant Program: 2020 ERME Underserved Producers

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Project Overview

This project provided information to veterans and active military on many risk management topics, concentrating on financial, legal, and production risks. This information was provided in two ways.  One was through individual consultations.  These consultations provide specific information to individuals, with 111 veterans/active military participating over the life of the grant. Information was also provided through informational meetings.  The original proposal was to host in-person events throughout Iowa, but the delivery method was changed and six on-line Lunch and Learn Series sessions were conducted.   A larger statewide meeting was to follow but was also changed to an on-line platform and a second Lunch and Learn series.   The subjects for both series involved information on the five agricultural risks and how to mitigate them. While our goal was to provide programming in person, the on-line platform has provided an opportunity for the information to continue to be shared.  This resulted in a much later audience having access to this programming and information.   To date, 1206 views of the videos have taken place on-line, which is far higher than the expected in person attendance. 

Number of Participants: 111

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