Early, guided discussions help farm families align expectations, reduce conflict, and build a practical roadmap for transition.
Take a closer look at how family politics and identity shape whether partnerships and transfer plans actually function.
Emotional ties, identity, and unspoken family dynamics often outweigh paperwork in determining whether a farm succession transition succeeds.
Agricultural succession planning is essential for ensuring the next generation can successfully manage the family farm.
Experts discuss how horticulture business owners can better plan for their eventual exit.
U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging hears testimony about the aging agricultural workforce and its impact on food security.
Joe Petrocco and his family are excited for the potential growth ahead of them.
PivotPoint Business Solutions has launched the 2nd State of Succession and Exit Planning survey to provide horticulture operations with insights to plan ahead.
Dixondale Farms’ Bruce and Jeanie Frasier have built a loyal workforce, feed a local economy, and much more. Now they’re looking for the right next owner.
American Vegetable Grower Editor Carol Miller says the future owners of your farm need to spend time earning reputations and building networks on their own.
Minds open to technology and innovation deliver “centsible” sustainability and succession success at Morrow Farms.
American Vegetable Grower Editor Carol Miller says in many families, it’s easier to keep tricky issues to yourself. But that won’t work in succession planning.
With seven Vodraskas and plenty of assets and land in the mix, a succession plan became a necessity for Rittman Orchards.
Fortunately, the process of succession planning has evolved tremendously over the last 20 years. But, still, it is never easy, even with the help of experts.
As the Pattersons delve into a seventh generation of family ownership, they are reminded that the process of succession planning never stops evolving.
Longtime vegetable growing operation appoints fourth-generation family member Elyse Lipman to succeed Kent Shoemaker as its leader.
Learn how these related Central Florida agribusinesses are looking to grow with new co-CEO restructure.
Handing the keys to the next generation remains low on the list of fruit grower concerns.
Succession planning is not easy. Show tomorrow’s leaders that what you do is more than just a business.