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The forgotten farm risk
Grandpa ran the farm his way — and you can run it your way if you don’t lose the place first.
Generational farm transfer, step 1: What do you want?
“In my experience nothing can inflame huge emotions quite like the topic of generational transitions.”
Register by Feb. 9 for Take Root Farm Succession Conference
If passing your farm between generations is anywhere on your radar, attending the 2024 Take Root Farm Succession Conference is a very good idea.
Outgoing Bay County leader redefining 'succession planning'
As he prepares for his final harvest, Bay County leader Bob Kernstock redefines and sets a new standard for ‘succession planning.’