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Web site aids farmers
 By Beth Forbes
 Farming is an occupation that has always had to withstand a lot of changes in everything from weather to market prices. And the winds of change that are blowing across Indiana farmlands now are stirring up a whirlwind of uncertainty.
In response to the business climate on many family farms, Purdue Extension has stepped up efforts to give farmers greater access to information about how to deal with their changing circumstances. Efforts include a new Internet site and the creation of five Extension transition teams across the state.
Information on farm finances, strategic planning, family concerns and available resources are provided at Purdue Extension's Web site called "Indiana Agriculture in Transition." The site offers a variety of publications, finance worksheets and links to additional resources that are geared toward helping farmers make decisions about the future of their farming operations.
In addition to the Web site, teams of Extension educators provide specific resources for farmers.
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