Heather Gessner, South Dakota State University - Growing Produce

Heather Gessner, South Dakota State University

Heather Gessner, South Dakota State University
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Heather Gessner is an Extension Field Specialist in Livestock Business Management with SDSU Extension’s Ness School of Management & Economics.

3 Important Plans Every Farm Family Needs for a Smooth Transition

3 Important Plans Every Farm Family Needs for a Smooth Transition

By Heather Gessner, South Dakota State University|October 26, 2026

Estate, transition, and retirement plans work together to protect the farm, provide for the older generation and prepare the next generation to lead.