Members of the Cooperative Extension System and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) want your input on the financial needs and priorities of farm and ranch families. Better understanding the experiences of farm and ranch families will help both the CFPB and Cooperative Extension work on behalf of consumers in farming and ranching communities with respect to financial and credit issues you may face. We are co-sponsoring two listening sessions and we invite you to participate. Registration is limited so please sign up soon. Your input will be invaluable. Below is more information.
About the CFPB and Cooperative Extension
- The CFPB is a federal agency dedicated to making sure people are treated fairly by banks, lenders, and other financial institutions. Learn more at gov.
- The Cooperative Extension System is operated through the nation’s land grant universities. It empowers farmers, ranchers, and communities of all sizes to meet the challenges they face, including by protecting their money and accessing financial products and services they need. Learn more at org.
Two listening sessions are available. Choose the one that works best for you:
- Wednesday, August 9, 6:30-8:00 pm Eastern / 5:30-7:30 pm Central. This session is timed to work well for people in the Eastern and Central time zones, but participants from any time zone may join. This session will use a virtual whiteboard technology, so a computer and internet access are required.
- Thursday, August 10, 8:30-10:00 pm Eastern / 6:30-8:00 pm Mountain / 5:30- 7:00 pm Pacific. This session is timed to work well for people in the Mountain and Pacific time zones, but participants from any time zone may join. This session will be on Zoom and participants will be able to join by phone. Internet access is not
Click here to register today! No preparation is needed. You will be asked to share your observations and experiences related to accessing credit and other financial services. Space is limited, so registrants will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis. The deadline for registration is Thursday, July 31.
After you register, you will receive an email confirmation with additional information about the event.
Please feel free to forward this invitation to others who may be interested in participating. We hope you will be able to join us and share your experiences.
Sincerely,
Maria Pippidis
Extension Educator, Health and Wellbeing