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.
This material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number2023-70027-40444.
Nebraska Locations
**Denotes Mountain Time (4-7 p.m. MT)
| 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. |
Leaving a Lasting Legacy for Midwestern Farm Women: A Succession Planning Series
Jan. 21, Jan. 28, Feb. 4, Feb. 11
5-8 p.m. CT
In-person before Jan. 13: $60
In-person on/after Jan. 13: $75
Virtual option: $75
Register for the In-Person Option
Register for the Virtual Option