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NEBRASKA — A multi-state extension workshop series for women in agriculture will offer strategies to evaluate and improve farm estate and transition plans.
“Leaving a Lasting Legacy for Midwestern Farm Women: A Succession Planning Series,” will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Central time on Jan. 21, Jan. 28, Feb. 4 and Feb. 11 at sites across Kansas, Nebraska and Indiana. The series is being produced through a collaborative effort by extension programs at Kansas State University, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Purdue University.
Topics covered will include motivation for succession planning, communicating with family, the financial aspects of estate and transition plans, and the legal aspects of putting a plan in place. A keynote speaker will be simulcast to every workshop location during each meeting, with time for questions and a hands-on activity for participants. A meal will be provided on each date.
“Planning for what happens to your things when you’re gone can be daunting, but it’s so important, especially in agriculture, so that the transition to the next generation goes smoothly,” said Jessica Groskopf, director of the Nebraska Women in Agriculture program. “This series will help women learn best practices and new strategies to help the transition and estate planning processes so they can take that back to their farm or ranch and help lead the way in creating or reevaluating their plans.”
Groskopf said the program’s structure is intended to strengthen networks of women in rural areas, which can provide opportunities for building trust and sharing information. “Connections are so important to rural women,” she said. “We have seen the benefits that come from knowing your peers, having a place to share difficulties, and mitigate the isolation that so many of us in agriculture often feel.”
The registration fee for in-person attendance is $60 before Jan. 13 and increases to $75 on or after Jan. 13. A virtual option is available for $75. Participants are encouraged to attend all four sessions.
NOTICE: Each evening’s keynote presentation will be recorded and made available for on-demand viewing. Whether you’re unable to attend live or wish to revisit the valuable insights shared, you’ll have the flexibility to watch at your convenience. These recordings will be accessible to both in-person and virtual participants.
This material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number2023-70027-40444.
Nebraska Locations
- Arapahoe Ag Valley Co-op Headquarters 601 Main St.
- Blue Hill Community Center 555 W. Gage St.
- Central City Merrick County Youth & Agriculture Education Center 1784 Fairgrounds Road
- Columbus Columbus Chamber Office 753 33rd Ave.
- Concord UNL Haskell Ag Lab 57905 866 Rd
- Geneva Fillmore County Extension Office 1340 G St.
- Imperial** Chase County Extension Office 490 E. 5th
- Lincoln Lancaster County Extension Office 444 Cherrycreek Rd, Suite A
- Location 1 – Falls City Location 1 – SCC Learning Center Jan. 21 and 29 Location 1 -3200 Bill Schock Blvd
- Location 2 – Auburn Location 2 – 4H Building Feb. 4 and 11 Location 2 – 816 I St.
- Neligh Ag Building at Antelope County Ag Society 707 E. Hwy 275
- North Platte West Central Research Extension and Education Center 402 W. State Farm Road
- O’Neill Holt County Courthouse Annex 128 N. 6th St.
- Ord Valley County Fairgrounds 801 S. St., Suite 1
- Thedford Upper Loup NRD Meeting Room 39252 Highway 2
- York York County Extension Office 2345 Nebraska Ave.
