Name
Succession Planning
Date & Time
Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Description

Join us for an overview of the farm succession planning process. We will discuss the important questions that need to be answered to bring a plan to fruition. We will provide some details about the different instruments involved, as well as resources that can help you with building your plan. Q&A and networking time will follow the presentations.

*  Orientation to Farm Succession Planning
A look at the different aspects of the planning process.
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Corey Clark - Michigan State University

*  Questions to Consider and Overview of Instruments
Discussion of the questions that need to be answered to develop the plan.
2:30pm - 3:15pm
Chris Bardenhagen - Michigan State University
  
*  Fair May Not Be Equal... And That's Ok

Discussion of approaches at allocating farm and other assets amongst the next generation.
3:15pm - 3:45pm
Corey Clark - Michigan State University
  
*  Question, Answer, and Networking
3:45pm - 4:00pm
Chris Bardenhagen - Michigan State University
Corey Clark - Michigan State University

Location Name
Grand Gallery Overlook C
Track
Farm Business
Moderator First Name
Chris
Moderator Last Name
Bardenhagen