About this episode

This episode discusses the critical importance of succession planning in agriculture, featuring insights from an estate attorney and a young farmer's personal experience.

In this live-recorded episode of Georgia Farm Bureau's podcast, host John Holcomb leads a powerful and deeply personal conversation on one of agriculture's most avoided topics: succession planning. Joined by estate attorney Taylor Broun and young farmer Garrett Hurley, the discussion blends legal insight with real-life experience to emphasize why planning ahead is critical for preserving generational farmland. Taylor breaks down key components of a solid succession plan—from wills and trusts to LLCs and communication strategies—while Garrett shares his own emotional story of nearly losing his family farm due to the absence of a clear plan. Together, they explore the emotional, financial, and relational challenges of farm transition, and offer listeners guidance on where to begin—even if it feels uncomfortable. Whether you're a multigenerational farmer or just starting your operation, this episode will challenge you to think beyond today and take steps to protect your legacy.

Topics covered

• succession planning
• farm transition
• generational farmland
• emotional challenges
• financial challenges
• relational challenges

Keywords

• wills
• trusts
• LLCs
• communication strategies
• legacy

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