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This article contains the experiences and observations of ag financial counselors as they encounter farmers and ranchers that have cash flow problems and are in danger of losing their farms and ranches.

This article contains guidelines on how best to help farm families facing financial difficulty.

This article describes the emotions of farmers being overwhelmed by financial stress. This is different than the usual complaints and criticisms farmers make of the unique position they have in the overall economy.

This article summarizes the wisdom of ag financial counselors about how farmers react or should react when confronted with overwhelming financial problems.

Dr. Farmer reflects on the farm crisis of mid-80s and how similar causes of easy credit and lax lending coupled with inflating assets create debt problems for individuals and companies. The current crisis is compunded by the securitization of debt and sold by investment bankers as an investment opportunity.