Estate Planning

Creative Farm and Ranch Transfers

Finding ways to transfer farms and ranches to beginners is limited only by imagination.

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Dealing With an Age Gap in Heirs

How can a farmer be fair to two farming heirs who are 15 years apart in age? Myron Friesen tackles this tough dilemma.

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Saving The Family Farm - Succession Planning

Succession planning on the farm is more than handing down assets, it’s also passing on wisdom. Parents and kids need to talk.

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SF Blog

FarmHer: Just Say ‘No, Thank You’

By Women in Agriculture

When you want to decline an invitation or request, an explanation isn’t needed.

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Successful Farming Television

All Around the Farm: Variable Rate Spreader

By All Around the Farm

Northwest Ohio Farmer, James Widman built his own variable rate spreader.

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Ageless Iron

The First Practical Four-Wheel Drive Tractor

By Ageless Iron

The little-known Fitch made history with the first successful four-wheel drive.

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The Adverse Effects of the 'Golden Child'

When estate planning is unfair to an on-farm heir, is it best to just leave?

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The Adverse Effects When Dad Has a Golden Child

A brother has had enough of Dad’s golden child and must consider his own family’s future.

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A Farewell From Dr. Jonovic

The Problem: How can 32 years of experience with family farms be summarized in a single farewell column?

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Frugal Parents Worry About Heirs’ Spending Habits

These financially conservative parents worry their children will squander their inheritance. Myron Friesen answers the question, “Can their problem be solved?”

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Aha Moments in Succession Planning

Three succession planning professionals recall exchanges that sparked the first steps of farm transitions.

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3 Steps to Succession Planning

Iowa attorney Erin Herbold-Swalwell offers three steps to succession planning and a few situations that may apply to your family farm for consideration.