Generational Transition Program

The Bully on the Farm

article by Elaine Froese

published: Tuesday, July 16, 2019

So, what happens when spoiled farm children don’t get what they want?  In the worst-case scenarios, adult children can begin acting like spoiled two-year-olds, throwing fits and demanding what they want.  The parents may cave into the spoiled adult children’s actions, allowing the destructive behavior to continue.

Read the summary of Elaine Froese's article “Stop Temper Tantrums from Spoiled Farm Children”. 

First Step: Gather Information

published: Tuesday, July 9, 2019

Many farmers and ranchers do not have a will or a completed estate plan.  The incomplete nature of the legal documents is understandable, as estate and transition planning is “like eating an elephant.”

How do you eat an elephant?  One bite at a time.

Ranchers Share Their Transition Story

published: Wednesday, June 26, 2019

    The Generational Transition workshop combined the knowledge of producers who understand the emotional, financial, and legal considerations of ranch transition, and the legal considerations from an experienced estate planning attorney.  The workshop was held on June 11th at the West Central Research and Extension Center hosted by the Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition (NGLC) and Nebraska Extension.  A producer panel shared their personal experiences of transitioning, as well as an experienced attorney who shared legal tools to help with families transition to the next generation

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Find a generational transition meeting near you and let us help you ensure a successful ranching future!

Generational Transition Workshop

North Platte, NE

event details: 6/11/2019 10:00 AM Export event

Generational Transition workshop at North Platte, 10 am—2 pm CT. 

Several respected Nebraska ranchers and farmers have agreed to share their experiences with generational transitions at upcoming meetings. Learn from this panel of producers, who have experienced transitions, each in their own way.  The panel will discuss what worked and what did not work for their operations and families.  An experienced attorney will also cover helpful legal tools to transition your farm or ranch to the next generation.  

Sufficient time will allow for questions from the audience. 10:00 A.M. CT until 2:30 P.M. CT on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at the West Central Research & Extension Center (Synder meeting room) in North Platte, Nebraska.  The Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition’s Summer Tour will follow the next day. 

Call the Extension Office at 308-532-2683 or [email protected] to register.  Meal count is appreciated one week prior, but walk-ins are welcome.  The registration fee is $15 and includes a meal

2019 Generational Transition Conference Flyer

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