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Transition Thursdays Webinar: Family Communication and Heritage

Summary

The intergenerational transition of farms and land requires both planning and communication. If there isn't communication on the front end, all of the planning and legal tools used will not hold in the long term. Strong communication throughout the transition process can ensure that the wishes of the retiring generation are met and can preserve the heritage of the land and farm. Family Resiliency Extension Educator Becky Hagen Jokela and Forestry Extension Educator Mike Reichenbach discuss tools to help improve family communication during the transition process. They also share their personal stories of transitioning a family cabin and a 5th generation working farm to highlight the complexities and importance of family communication.