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Farm Transition and Estate Planning Workshop Planned in Preston

Is planning for the transition of your farm weighing on your mind? Need a path forward to help you think about the options? University of Minnesota Extension will provide a workshop on farm transition and estate planning. 

When & Where

Thursday, February 29, 2024  9:30 am - 3:30 pm 

Fillmore County Office Building Room 108

902 Houston Street NW, Preston MN 55965

What

The workshop is free and includes lunch.  It covers farm goal setting; business structures; farm operation and management succession ideas; as well as estate planning and retirement; family communicating; and additional farm transition educational resources.

Susanne Hinrichs, Extension Educator

“Planning for a farm transition can be challenging. This workshop gives farmers and ranchers things to think about and the tools to begin the process.  Farmers and ranchers at any stage, from beginner to mid-career, to thinking about retirement can benefit from the workshop materials.”

Who

The free workshop is offered by University of Minnesota Extension.  All farm family members working through a farm transition now or in the future should plan to attend. The resources and information shared during this workshop will benefit all generations and farm types. 

Source : umn.edu

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