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 […]
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 […]