FARM COUPLE GETAWAY

February 15-16, 2019 Decorah, IA

March 22-23, 2019 Dubuque, IA

REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 8 COUPLES PER SITE

If you have a farm operation in transition; want to better manage the stresses of farming and family relationships; or just feel the need to “getaway” with your spouse and talk about your farm and family issues, then this retreat-style getaway is for you.

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Getaway Details

What farm couples have appreciated about past retreats:

“Interaction with other farm couples”

“The understanding of personality

differences”

“New perspective on old issues”

“A time for us to reflect and plan”

“Time away from the farm and farm

work”

“Realized that we weren’t the only

ones with these issues”

“Excellent leadership skills and insights into improving my farm

operation”

“The time went by quickly—an

enjoyable weekend”

Mail Registrations to:

February 15-16, 2019-Decorah, IA Winneshiek County Extension Attn: Farm Couple Getaway 325B Washington St Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 382-2949 www.extension.iastate.edu/winneshiek

March 22-23, 2019-Dubuque, IA Dubuque County Extension Attn: Farm Couple Getaway 14858 W. Ridge Ln, Ste. 2 Dubuque, IA 52003 (563) 583-6496 www.extension.iastate.edu/dubuque

Each “getaway” will be open to the first 8 farm couples from NE Iowa that sign up to attend. A confirmation letter will be sent to each couple.

This experience is

designed to help farm

couples:

Deal more effectively with stress

Learn creative communication skills

Learn about personality differences

Communicate more effectively with your spouse and children

Learn about helpful resources in your community and ISU Extension and Outreach

Make basic decisions and plans for your farm and family’s future

Enjoy a much-needed mini-vacation from the farm and farm work

Check-in Time: 12:30PM Day 1

Ending Time: 3:00PM Day 2 There is a $50/Couple deposit required to

reserve your spot; refundable on the 2nd day of the getaway.

Questions? Contact: Larry Tranel

tranel@iastate.edu or 563-583-6496

Jenn Bentley

jbentley@iastate.edu or 563-382-2949

your spot; refundable on the