Farm couple getaway returns

DECORAH – To help farm families build relationships and set family goals, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering a Farm Couple Getaway in February.

This event is aimed at farmers wanting to take advantage of activities to improve farm family communication, work on farm or family goal setting, farm transitions or who just would like a weekend away to discuss farm and family issues.

The getaway will be held Friday and Saturday, Feb. 16-17, at the Hotel Winneshiek in Decorah.

The getaway will run from 12:30 p.m. on the first day to 3:15 p.m. on the second day. There is no cost to attend the program as food, lodging and other expenses are being paid for by sponsorships.

However, there is a $50 per couple deposit to hold each reservation, refundable on the second day of the event.

Registration brochures can be obtained from Jenn Bentley, dairy specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach, at jbentley@iastate.edu, or at the ISU Extension and Outreach Winneshiek County office, at 563-382-2949.

Dairy specialist Larry Tranel is available at tranel@iastate.edu, or at the ISU Extension and Outreach Dubuque County office, at 563-583-6496.