How Do Families Make Farm Decisions?
How do families make farm decisions? The most successful farm families make decisions through open communication, shared goals, careful planning, and a clear understanding of both financial and family priorities. Whether the decision involves buying land, selling farmland, leasing acres, or passing the farm to the next generation, collaboration is often the key to long-term […]
Farmland Owner? Here’s What to Do If Your Kids Live Out of State
Farmland owners whose children live out of state should prioritize estate planning, clear legal documentation, and defined management strategies. Proactive planning—including trusts, leasing arrangements, and professional farm managers—protects the land’s value and reduces conflict among heirs across different states. More American families face this reality every year: the family farm stays rooted in the Midwest […]
Fair vs. Equal: Why Farm Succession Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All
Equal division of farm assets—splitting everything 50/50—often creates more conflict than it resolves. True fairness in farm succession means accounting for each heir’s contribution, involvement, and future role, then building a plan that reflects those realities rather than a simple formula. Few conversations are harder to have on a family farm than succession planning. Who […]