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Post-presidential debate poll shows a shift in WI; Teamsters won't endorse in presidential race after releasing internal polling showing most members support Trump; IL energy jobs growth is strong but lacks female workers; Pregnant, Black Coloradans twice as likely to die than the overall population.

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The Teamsters choose not to endorse a presidential candidate, county officials in Texas fight back against state moves to limit voter registration efforts, and the FBI investigate suspicious packages sent to elections offices in at least 17 states.

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A USDA report shows a widening gap in rural versus urban health, a North Carolina county remains divided over a LGBTQ library display, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz' policies are spotlighted after his elevation to the Democratic presidential ticket.

Helping Iowa Farmers Pass the Torch to the Next Generation

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Thursday, December 11, 2008   

Des Moines, IA – The average age of Iowa farmers is well over 55, so many people working in agriculture need to make plans now to pass on the farming operation to the next generation. This process has changed over the years, however. The older generation may have a different approach to business and risk, or might not have even discussed their farm's assets and finances with family. To help ease this important transition, The Practical Farmers of Iowa is hosting a training session today and Friday at the Oak Village 4-H camp in Boone.

Autumn Ogden is one of those beginning farmers, with plans to join her family operation near Des Moines. She says her generation is taking a different direction with part of the farm.

"We're starting to rent out garden plots to people from the community who want to have their own garden. We've also started direct marketing our meat and some sweet corn through a local farmers market."

Ogden says the good news is there probably are a lot of young people wanting to farm.

"There is a disconnect with a lot of Americans and where their food comes from. A lot of people might at heart be interested in farming, but don't even know the first place to start."

She says the event today is a good beginning point. It will feature business planning experts, estate planners and testimonials from those currently making the transition.




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