Farm Couple Getaway Offers Time Away to Focus on Farm, Family

Our newsroom runs on more than coffee and craft beer — it runs on you. Support Decorah News' local reporting today. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will offer a Farm Couple Getaway to help farm families strengthen relationships and set family goals. The event is designed for farmers interested in improving farm family communication, working toward farm or family goals, navigating farm transitions, or taking time away to discuss farm and family matters. The getaway will be held from 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 13, to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at the Hotel Winneshiek in Decorah. Past Farm Couple Getaways have been beneficial, organizers said. "They are very productive and a delightful time to discuss items of importance to help farms and families be successful," said Larry Tranel, a dairy specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach. Registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis and is due by Feb. 27. The March getaway is limited to 10 farm couples. The registration fee is $50 per couple, with additional costs covered by local sponsorship. To register, download the registration brochure or contact Jenn Bentley, dairy specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach, at jbentley@iastate.edu; the ISU Extension and Outreach Winneshiek County office at 563-382-2949; Larry Tranel at tranel@iastate.edu; or the ISU Extension and Outreach Dubuque County office at 563-583-6496. For more information, visit 2026 Farm Couple Getaway. Be the first to know! Sign up for the free newsletter and unlock exclusive updates, breaking news, and tips from around the community.