KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Planning for the transition of the family farm or business can be an emotional task, but experts say planning is key to ensuring the future of the family’s land or business.

A webinar series is planned to assist farm families in the succession and transition of their farmland estate. The webinars will be held starting November 9, 2021 at 7 PM EST/ 6 PM CST and continue on the 11th, 16th, 18th and 23rd of November at 7 PM EST/ 6 PM CST. 

The program will help in the planning process by providing valuable resources for all generations. The webinar series will feature nationally prominent speakers on farm transitioning, such as Dr. Dave Kohl and Dr. Steve Isaacs. Topics will include family communication, business and estate planning, record keeping, and much more with attorneys Anna McKinney and Laura Vaught on the program to share information and answer questions. The program will help landowners start a dialogue with their family and plan today for the future of their farm.

More information and registration can be found https://farmlandlegacy.tennessee.edu/farmland-legacy-webinar/  or contact Kevin Ferguson (615) 898-7710 or kferguson@utk.edu . Mail in registration ends November 5, 2021.

Resources available to webinar participants will include the

recently updated, 120-page Planning Today for Tomorrow’s

Farms Workbook.

Webinar Cost Options

Option 1 - $75 registration fee includes webinar series and on-line access to the Planning Today for Tomorrow’s Farms Workbook.

Option 2- $100 registration fee includes webinar series and a printed version of the Planning Today for Tomorrow’s Farms Workbook shipped to the participant. ($100 registration includes printing and shipping fees).

Through its land-grant mission of research, teaching and extension, the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture touches lives and provides Real. Life. Solutions. ag.tennessee.edu

Contact:  

Kevin Ferguson, Extension Area Specialist – Farm Management, (615) 898-7710, Kferguson@utk.edu