Author: Matthew Chadwick
Planning Unit: Calloway County CES
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
Plan of Work: 2022 Agriculture Literacy and Social Sustainability
Outcome: Intermediate Outcome
The problem and planned program to respond
Farmers of all disciplines recognize the need to plan for the transition of the farm to the next generation. However even with the best plan on paper, actually attracting the next generation to stay or come back to the family farm can be challenging at times. The planning committee looked to address those issues by discussing topics such as estate planning, on farm diversification of crops and diversification of marketing for existing crops, as well as general ownership transition planning.
The participants/target audience
We advertised openly to all farmers, and land owners in the county and surrounding area.
Other partners (if applicable)
KY Commissioner of Ag's office, Calloway County Ag Council, Calloway County Adult Education, Furches Farms, and Surrounding ANR agents
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