NCBA CLUSA’s U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)-funded Strengthening Co-op Capacity for Historically Farmers project is sharing an upcoming opportunity for farmers and ranchers to attend one of two upcoming listening sessions hosted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Cooperative Extension System.
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. Historically underserved farmers, ranchers, forest landowners and operators, and other agricultural producers are encouraged to register and share their experiences.
Two listening sessions are available. Choose the one that works best for you:
- Wednesday, August 9, 6:30-8:00 pm ET / 5:30-7:30 pm CT 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 ET / 6:30-8:00 pm MT / 5:30- 7:00 pm PT 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 required.
No preparation is needed. Attendees will be asked to share their 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 has been extended to Monday, July 31.
About CFPB and Cooperative Extension
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is a federal agency dedicated to making sure people are treated fairly by banks, lenders, and other financial institutions.
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.