Farm Transition - AgCentric

Farm Transition and Estate Planning

Create Your Farm Legacy

Planning the future of your farm means more than passing down the land—it’s about preserving your family’s values, goals, and long-term success. AgCentric is proud to support workshops, webinars, and retreats designed to help farm families navigate the complexities of transition and estate planning.

Whether you’re beginning the conversation or finalizing a plan, these opportunities offer expert guidance, practical tools, and the space to move forward with confidence.

Workshops

Our one-day Farm Transition and Estate Planning Workshops help farm families build a foundation for their future with clear, actionable information.

Topics include:

Setting family, retirement, and business goals
Understanding business entities and transition strategies
Evaluating financial viability
Navigating tax issues in transitions
Identifying estate planning tools and assembling a professional team

Webinars

Start planning from home with introductory webinars that explore:

Goal setting and communication
Basic tax and legal considerations
Transition methods and next steps

These sessions are ideal for those in the early stages of planning.

Multi-Generational Retreats

Hosted by the University of Minnesota Extension in partnership with the Minnesota State Southern Agricultural Center of Excellence, these 1.5-day Farm Transition Retreats provide a focused environment for in-depth planning and meaningful family discussions.

All generations actively involved in the farm—including spouses, partners, and other key decision-makers—should attend together.

At the retreat, families will explore:

Family and business goals
Roles and responsibilities
Financial needs of farms and households
Inheritance and transfer considerations
Tools and mechanisms for transition

Upcoming Event

📅 Marshall Retreat
Friday, December 5, 2025: 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Saturday, December 6, 2025: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 Location details provided upon registration

📝 Register at no cost: z.umn.edu/FTR25
📚 Additional resources: z.umn.edu/farmtransition
📞 Questions? Contact Nathan Hulinsky at [email protected] or 218-828-2680

📌 Future retreat dates and locations for 2026 will be added once confirmed. planning visit z.umn.edu/farmtransition. Questions or comments? Contact us.