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Intervention programs support rural Iowans experiencing economic and emotional transitions, highlighting the need for empowerment.
In the '80s, many rural Iowans found their lives confusing and difficult to manage. A variety of factors related to the farm crisis caused individuals and families to experience changes they'd never anticipated. These difficult economic and emotional transitions caused feelings of pain, isolation, alienation, helplessness, and powerlessness. Iowa State University Extension began to address these needs through a series of programs.
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