Family-owned farm and ranch operations make up 96% of U. S. agriculture. Transitioning the operation from one generation to the next, or even from one operator to another can be complicated. The Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition and Nebraska Extension will host a Generational Transition Workshop on Thursday, June 6th in Ord. This workshop will be held from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm at the Valley County Fairgrounds Technology Center, 801 S Street.
Ag estate attorney Pamela Olsen of Pamela Epp Olsen Law, will present on topics related to succession and transition planning including inheritance laws, legal structure of operations, and flow of benefits to on-operation and off-operation beneficiaries. Additionally, a panel of producers who have experienced transition will discuss what worked and what did not work for their operations and families. Sufficient time will allow for questions from the audience.
To register for this workshop visit nebraskagrazinglands.org or call the Valley County Extension Office at 308-728-5071. Registration will be $20 and will include a noon meal. Please register no later than Friday, May 31st. Scholarship funds are also available for producers to attend this workshop or other impactful educational events related to their operations. For more information about this scholarship opportunity or to fill out an application visit nebraskagrazinglands.org or email angela@nebraskagrazinglands.org with questions.
This workshop and scholarship opportunities are made possible through a grant received by the Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.