PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES LEARNED FROM THE IOWA PUBLIC POLICY EDUCATION PROJECT

Teaching/Communication/Extension/Profession,

LOCAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES TO HELP FARM PEOPLE ADJUST

Community/Rural/Urban Development,

South Dakota Tax Facts for Financing State and Local Government

This publication provides facts and figures designed to be used as visual aids in conjunction with educational seminars on alternative methods of financing state and local government in South Dakota and the probable consequences of the options

Extension-Led Demonstration: Grameen Microfinance Methods and Capital Access for Low-Income Female Entrepreneurs

A nonprofit community development financial institution and Extension collaborated to conduct a demonstration project to evaluate efficacy of Grameen peer-group microfinance methodology in addressing barriers faced by low-income women entrepreneurs in a small metro area. Program performance metrics achieved by 284 culturally diverse, low-income entrepreneurs (almost all women) over 5 years included a program loan repayment rate of 99%, increased average client income, bank savings accumulation, and increased opportunities for improved credit scores. Client survey responses indicated program methods developed confidence and skills in finances, leadership, and teamwork. Extension professionals may play various roles in such endeavors