Upcoming Events

The Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition will host a Farm & Ranch Legacy workshop on December 8 from 10am–2pm at the Platte Valley Bank Conference Room in Chadron. This producer‑focused workshop is designed to help farm and ranch families build and maintain a successful estate plan that protects their land, their operation, and the legacy they intend to pass on.

Key Transition Facts Facing Nebraska Producers

• Most Nebraska operations don’t have a complete estate plan. Many families have a will but lack the full set of documents needed to protect land, decision‑making, and medical authority during emergencies or transitions.
• Land values have climbed sharply. Higher valuations mean more risk during transfer—tax exposure, probate delays, and disputes can grow quickly if plans aren’t clear.
• Multi‑generation operations are becoming more complex. More families now have off‑farm heirs, blended families, or multiple decision‑makers, which increases the need for written clarity.
• Unexpected health events are a major disruptor. Long‑term care costs and medical decision‑making can drain resources or stall operations when families don’t have durable powers of attorney or care directives in place.
• Producers often delay planning because it feels overwhelming. Many families know they need a plan but don’t know where to start, which leads to years of postponing critical decisions.

The session will be led by Pamela Epp Olsen, a Nebraska attorney who has served clients since 1996 and lives on a farm/ranch in western Nebraska with her family. Her guidance is shaped by both professional experience and the day‑to‑day realities of agricultural life, offering producers clear relatable information.

Platte Valley Bank Conference Room; 141 W 3rd St, Chadron, NE 69337

To Register, click 👉🏻  HERE

or call Sheridan County Extension at (308) 327-2312