Can an estate plan be fair both to the family and to the farm business? Merle Good and Greg Gartner see a way forward
One farm — seven individuals. Each with their own hopes, needs and ambitions. It’s a typically unique Canadian farm, just like yours. And yes, there is a way forward
The country has lost 70 per cent of the farmers in its under-35 category in just 25 years
AME Management: Keep track of good old-fashioned sweat equity
Where there’s no clear successor, more farmers are looking for ways to sell to a young or new farmer from outside the family. It’s rarely easy, but new listing services and new financial strategies may mean it’s possible
Canadian agriculture is suffering a shortage of family farm advisers with the training and skills to help our farms through succession and transition
Setting transition as a goal for your farm can spur growth and profitability, until about three-quarters of the way through
There’s more reason than ever for farm kids to prove to Mom and Dad that they’ve got what it takes to be trusted with the farm. Question is: do the kids realize it?
On this farm, transition planning made real gains once the younger generation learned how to take their role in the process
Today it’s getting even more critical to keep up with your legal documents all through your business planning and succession discussions
