Caught in the panic of rising interest rates, falling prices & anxious bankers, about 40% of Iowa farmers are expected to lose their farms. Suicide & violence are real threats for many of these proud farmers. Farm crisis outreach programs designed to educate, identify & treat those affected by the current hard times are described. The ASSIST program helps families deal with financial adjustments. A hotline called “Rural Concern” provides information on financial, legal & personal problems.