Passing down the farm or ranch to the next generation is a dream many families hold close. But when it's your land, your legacy, and your life's work, the path forward can feel overwhelming. Keep Farmers Farming Legacy Consultant Alan Hojer says one of the biggest challenges is simply finding the right pace.
Read MoreHope can be a driving motivator to keep going. It's being optimistic about what lies ahead. Many in agriculture, however, are facing an uncertain future today, whether it involves transitioning leadership on the farm or going deeper with a loss of something meaningful. Alan Hojer, Director & Legacy Consultant with Keep Farmers Farming, comes face to face with this form of hopelessness in some of his dealings with farm and ranch families.
Read MoreTransitioning the farm or ranch to the next generation requires creating a shared vision for the future. But taking time to ponder the history of the operation can also be helpful.
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