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Keep the Farm in the Family and the Family on the Farm

Wednesday, Aug. 19 at 1:30 p.m.

You’ve poured years, maybe generations, into your farm. The land, the operation, the family name… it all matters. But one hard truth catches many families off guard: most farms don’t make it past the third generation not because the farm failed, but because the plan was never written down.

This session is a practical, encouraging conversation about how to pass the farm on with clarity and peace, so the farming heir(s) can keep operating, non-farming children feel respected and treated fairly, and Mom and Dad can retire with confidence. Craig creates a safe, straightforward space to talk about the planning steps that keep the farm operating and the family connected. We’ll break down the big questions into clear decisions so you can move forward with confidence without losing what matters most.

If you want to protect your legacy, reduce confusion, and keep relationships strong while building a plan that actually works in the real world, this presentation is for you.

Speaker:

  • Craig Sorenson, CEO, Financial Wealth Solution
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