Many farmers will retire in the next 10 years and are struggling with the questions: "How can I retire and how will I pass my knowledge to the next generation?" At the same time, young farmers are asking, "How can I get started, and build on what the elders have accomplished?"
We invite farmers of all generations to join California FarmLink and organic industry partners to explore options and learn about farmland and business succession strategies.
In the morning, farmers and stakeholders will gather for a facilitated discussion of key succession issues and challenges, transition needs, and new ideas and approaches to shape and provide the framework for FarmLink's new Organic Elders Succession project.
After a delicious organic lunch, succession planning experts will present tools and strategies for retirement planning; business transitions, family communications and goal setting; passing down land and other assets; tax demystification; transitioning to non-heir successors; and mentoring new farmers. California FarmLink will discuss creative financing opportunities. Then farmers, families, and advisors will work together in small groups.
Registration: $50 (organic lunch included)
Scholarships are available.
Questions? Interested in a scholarship?
Please call Mika Maekawa: 831.425.0303 Ext. 7022 or email mika@cafarmlink.org
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21 December 2015
Join us at our "Organic Elders and the Next Generation: Planning for Succession" Pre-Conference
