What to Do When You and Your Family Can’t Agree on Succession Planning
Succession planning sounds simple… until your family can’t agree. When emotions, expectations, and unspoken history get in the way, even the best intentions can lead to tension or silence. This blog explores why family succession discussions are so hard and how to move forward without conflict.
How to Build a Farm That Runs Without You
Many farmers dream of building a family legacy, but if the farm only works when you do, the hard truth is that your farm isn’t truly built to last. Leaving a legacy is more than just what’s written in your Will. It’s the ripple effect of the choices you make during your lifetime – the people you involve, the knowledge you pass down, and how prepared the next generation is to carry things forward.
What to Do When Your Parents Don’t Want to Talk About Succession
Succession planning is one of the most important – and most difficult – conversations a farming family can have. But what happens when your parents aren’t ready to talk about it? If you’ve ever tried to bring up the topic, only to be met with resistance or silence, you’re not alone.
Passing The Torch: Transitioning the family farm
Passing the Torch: Transitioning the family farm Farm transition planning is about two things: preserving your family’s legacy and preparing the next generation to take the reins. A smooth handover ensures your farm’s continuity and sets future generations up for success. Sounds simple enough, right? It’s probably unsurprising to hear that 9 times out of 10, […]
Four tips for navigating succession planning tension over the holidays
Christmas is a time for family – coming together, sharing meals, and telling stories. Unfortunately, it can also be a time of tension, especially when difficult topics like the future of the family farm arise
Who Will Own Your Farm in 10 Years?
Who will own your farm in 10 years?
Designed to make you stop and think, this question instantly conjures images of the future and the possibilities that lie ahead. But what if we told you the only way to get as close as possible to your desired outcome is to get proactive about your succession plan?
Farm Succession Planning: An Introduction
An Introduction to Farm Succession Planning | In this guide, we’ll introduce you to the essentials of farm succession planning, helping you chart a course that preserves your legacy, focuses on family harmony, and ensures a smooth transition of farm ownership and management from one generation to the next.
