Succession Planning
After more than 400 years, Shirley Plantation remains both a working farm and a living record of American ag. Not only is it the oldest family-owned business in America, but it still unlocks pieces of America’s past.
Rena Striegel says successful farm transitions don’t start at retirement; they begin years earlier. The Transition Point president shares why early conversations can help preserve family farms and reduce succession stress.
Old barn wood, new purpose. Ron Skaggs hand-builds custom coffins designed to reflect the life inside, not just mark the end.
A new country song is hitting home for farm families, showing what it’s like to keep a farm in the family through four generations.
One mile from home, our world shattered. We survived the wreckage, but it made one thing clear: Stop pushing pause and finalize your farm succession plan today. Your legacy depends on it.
Consolidation risk is not limited to smaller operations. Succession gaps, management transitions and strategic exits are driving consolidation regardless of size.
From cyberattacks to succession, top producers share how they turned high-stakes crises into strategic growth. Discover how balancing data with values and peer relationships can transform agricultural risk.
Some ag lenders are helping young producers and beginning farmers develop stronger financial skills so they can make more informed business decisions on the farm and reduce risk.