Friday, February 28

Farm Succession Workshop

9:30 am - 3:00 pm

AgChoice offices in Mechanicsburg, Towanda, Butler and New Stanton

This farm succession workshop will provide in-depth information regarding farm succession planning and tools to get you started. Attendees will be able to select from four locations in Pennsylvania to attend. 

Agenda:
9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Challenges of Succession Planning
10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Farm Family Communication – Darlene Livingston, PA Farm Link & 4th generation farmer
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Financial Considerations and Income for Senior Generations and Financial Options to Complete Transition – John Black, AgChoice Farm Credit
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. – Lunch – included in registration
12:45 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Farm Family Stressors – PA Farm Link Facilitators
1:00 p.m. -1:45 p.m. Farm Stress and Related Issues – Jayne Miller, Wellspan Philhaven
1:45 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. Selecting a Qualified Agriculture Attorney – PA Farm Link Facilitators
1:50 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. Legal, Business and Tax Considerations – Jody Leighty, Attorney at Law Stock & Leader

Sponsors include: Ag Choice Farm Credit, WAgN, PA Department of Agriculture and Northeast Extension Risk Management Education through USDA grant this material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under award number 2018-70027-28588.

Registration includes lunch and a copy of “Planning the Future of Your Farm ” workbook, an $11 value. The registration fee is $15 for individual or $13 each for 2 or more from the same farm attending. Register by February 21.