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Author and Contributors:
Publisher: University of Minnesota Extension
Review Level: Informal review
Primary Content Area: Parent/Family
Content Type: General Information
Audience: Professionals, Educators & Program Staff
Resource Type: An extension or a land-grant developed resource
Keywords: credit, avioding scams
Description: This 16-page discussion guide presents a new way of viewing uncertainty that will help farm families figure out what is happening and help them to get a better handle on stress, change, making decisions, and family life. It contains exercises and coping tips for family members of all ages to explore together. A section written with the help of an agricultural economist gives realistic ideas on business options for family farms. For farm families, and for lending institutions, financial advisors, clergy, counselors, and educators working with farm families. May be applicable for Gulf Oil Spill response or response to other catastrophic events such as flood, hurricane, earth quake, drought, wild fire, etc.
Media Type: HTML
Resource Listed: November 17, 2011
Resource Last Updated: November 17, 2011
Language: EN

Losing a Way of Life? Ambiguous Loss in Farm Families