By Scout Nelson
Women in agriculture are invited to participate in a new workshop series focused on improving estate and transition planning. "Leaving a Lasting Legacy for Midwestern Farm Women: A Succession Planning Series" will take place on January 21, January 28, February 4, and February 11, from 5 to 8 p.m. Central Time, across locations in Kansas, Nebraska, and Indiana.
The workshop series is a collaborative effort by Kansas State University, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and Purdue University extension programs. It aims to equip women in agriculture with strategies to create or refine their farm estate and succession plans.
Topics Covered:
- Motivations behind succession planning
- Communicating effectively with family
- Financial considerations for estate and transition plans
- Legal steps to establish a plan
Each session will include a keynote speaker simulcast across all locations, followed by time for questions and hands-on activities. Meals will be provided at every meeting.
“Planning for what happens to your things when you’re gone can be daunting, but it’s so important, especially in agriculture, so that the transition to the next generation goes smoothly,” said Jessica Groskopf, director of the Nebraska Women in Agriculture program.
The program also focuses on building networks among rural women, offering opportunities to share experiences and mitigate the isolation often felt in agriculture. “Connections are so important to rural women,” Groskopf added.
Registration Details:
- In-person registration is $60 before January 13 and $75 after.
- Virtual attendance costs $75.
- Participants are encouraged to attend all four sessions.
For more information and registration, visit the Nebraska Women in Agriculture website. This series promises to empower women in agriculture to lead succession planning with confidence and clarity.
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