Beginning farmer group to meet Dec. 4

Washington County Extension and Outreach will be hosting a Transitioning to Farming meeting on Dec. 4, 2018 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Washington County Extension Office. The Extension Office is located at 2223 250th St, Washington.

Next Generation Ag Advocates, Mike Downey, Steve Bohr, and Glen Moeller will be joining to discuss strategies to assist landowners and tenants with long-term land lease agreements as well as some insightful methods on renting land. The meeting will feature the following topics and speakers:

' Farm Succession Strategies for Your Family's Farm- Steve Bohr, Farm Transition Specialist

' Connecting the Next Generation of Landowners & Producers- Glen Moeller, retired farmer and Iowa landowner

' How to Promote Fair Lease Arrangements for 2019- Mike Downey, Land & Lease Consultant

There is no charge for the event, and supper will be provided. Please RSVP to the Washington County Extension Office at 319-653-4811 or nadrian.edu by Noon on Dec. 4 to be included in the meal count.