Solidify what you’d like to see happen to your farm while evaluating financial feasibility, legal considerations and labor
and management concerns.
Thursday, October 15 from 9:15 a.m.—3:00 p.m. at the Wysox Volunteer Fire Company
111 Lake Rd, Wysox, PA
Workshop topics covered: Succession/transition from a legal perspective. Estate planning and necessary documents.
Family meeting guidelines.
Generational challenge strategies.
All participants will receive a free copy of: “Planning the Future of Your Farm” Pennsylvania edition, a $10.60 value.
Registration Fee: $15 per person OR $11 per person if 2 or more from same farm/business
Registration deadline: September 25. Registration fee: $15 per person OR $11 per person if 2 or more from same farm/business
Register: online at www.pafarmlink.org or call 717-705-2121
Agenda:
9:15—9:30 AM Registration
9:30—9:45 AM Introductions
9:45—10:15 AM Importance of Estate Planning and Necessary Documents Mr. Jared Grissinger, PA Dept of Agriculture, Division Chief of Economic Development
10:15—11:15 AM Business, Legal & Tax Implications of Succession Planning Mr. Gary Heim, Mette, Evans & Woodside, Ag Law Attorney
11:15—12:00 PM Farm Family Communications, Dynamics & Challenges, Family Meeting Guidelines Mrs. Darlene Livingston, PA Farm Link, Executive Director & 4G Farm Owner
12:00—1:00 PM Lunch and Mealtime Minutes
Brief introductions to various resources available to farmers 1:00—2:00 PM Facilitator Led Breakout Groups Separate Landowner and Next Generation Groups Sharing Successes and Challenges
2:00—2:30 PM Facilitators Share Breakout Group Findings & Develop Solutions
2:30—3:00 PM Farm Families Adopt Strategies for Their Farm & Wrap Up
For more information—(717)705-2121 or daliving@pafarmlink.org