AMES, Iowa – With tightening margins and rising debt levels, ag professionals can play a critical role in recognizing producers' needs for financial planning and refinancing decisions. The Farm Financial Planning Program from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach provides 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 gain a comprehensive understanding of their farm’s financial situation. The program helps take the guesswork out of whether a change would increase profitability and improve cash flow. Using FINPACK software , associates can generate an in-depth evaluation of the farm business, which many

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