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Small Business Transition: “Passing Along the Business”


Miles and Joyce own and operate a farm on land that’s been in Joyce’s family since 1878, and are preparing to pass their farming operation along to their grandson Mike. Transitioning their business has required communication and understanding among all family members, and Miles and Joyce have managed to keep everyone in the family involved, [...]

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Unforseen Consequences for Family Farms

Sierra Valley, CA native Cindy Noble inherited family land with her brothers, but a succession plan was not in place. As a consequence, the ranch may end up in the hands of developers. She explains how communication and succession planning are essential to agricultural viability. Produced and Directed by jesikah maria ross and Holly George [...]

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Succession: You Need Trust for a Successful Farm Succession Plan

Trust is really the cornerstone of succession planning. Dr. John Fast discusses the need for family trust for a successful farm succession plan. Duration : 0:2:58 Technorati Tags: agriculture, AgVision, AgVisionTV, Farm, farm succession, Farmer, John Fast, Kevin Stewart, Succession

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Why Are Farmers Bad At Succession Planning – Jolene Brown, CSP

Jolene Brown discusses the pitfalls that farmers fall into when succession planning Duration : 0:10:22 Technorati Tags: agriculture, Canada, family, jolene brown, realagriculture, succession planning

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Why is Grandma A Bully? Succession Planning – Good Farm Family Advice

Farm Family Coach Elaine Froese dicusses why Grandma is upset about the succession plan. Duration : 0:6:41 Technorati Tags: agriculture, AgVisionTV, AgVsion, elaine froese, Family Coach, Farm, Kevin Stewart

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Elaine Froese – What is the Right Time to Start Family Farm Succession Planning

Elaine Froese discusses with me when is the ideal time for the family to sit down and discuss the succession plan for the family farm operation. Is there a right age or time of year or is there other factors. Duration : 0:7:16 Technorati Tags: agriculture, Canada, family farm, Farm, farm succession, farming, Manitoba, ranch, [...]

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Small Business Transition: “Starting the Conversation”

Now that their children are grown and on their own, farm owners Ron & Jo are looking ahead to the future of their farming business. When the couple felt it was time to start that conversation with their family, as well as with insurance and legal professionals, they engaged their Farm Bureau Financial Services agent [...]

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Succession: Family Business Dynamics are Important

Over 80% of family businesses failures canbe attributed to inability to address family dynamics. Dr. John Fast discusses dealing with famiily dynamics for success and succession. One graat way to start is to have a family meeting. Duration : 0:2:43 Technorati Tags: agriculture, AgVision, AgVisionTV, Dr. John Fast, Farm, farm family, Kevin Stewart

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Farm Journal Legacy Project – Meet the Esther Family

U.S. Farm Report chronicles conversations and developments as Legacy by Design guides the Esther family (Beardstown, IL) to achieve their succession planning objectives. For more information, please visit Farm Journal.com or Legacy-by-Design.com. Duration : 0:4:10 Technorati Tags: agriculture, Family Farm Transition, Legacy by Design

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Farm Journal Legacy Project: Meet the Dell Family

U.S. Farm Report chronicles conversations and developments as Legacy by Design guides the Dell family to achieve their succession planning objectives. For more information, please visit Farm Journal.com or Legacy-by-Design.com. Duration : 0:4:26 Technorati Tags: Agribusiness, agriculture, Farm, Leadership Development, Legacy by Design, succession planning

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