About this episode

This episode discusses the initial steps farm families should take for effective succession planning.

🚜 Not sure where to start with farm succession planning? You're not alone. Many farm families know they need a succession plan, but the process can feel overwhelming, emotional, and difficult to begin. In the second installment of this 2-part episode of On Life & Land , we continue our conversation with Lance Woodbury , farm succession planning expert and partner at Pinion Global , to break down the practical first steps every farm family can take to begin planning for the future. You'll learn: Why so many families delay succession planning The biggest risks of waiting too long How to start productive family conversations The logical first steps for creating a transition plan Ways to protect both family relationships and the farm business Whether you're preparing the next generation to take over or simply beginning to explore your options, this episode offers actionable guidance to help you move forward with confidence. 🌱 Listen now to learn how a thoughtful succession plan can help preserve your family's legacy and position your operation for long-term success. Learn more at LanceWoodbury.com On Life & Land is produced for John Deere by Bader Rutter and is hosted by David…

People in this episode

Host: David Jones

Guest: Lance Woodbury

Topics covered

• farm succession planning
• family business
• transition planning
• family relationships
• agriculture

Keywords

• succession planning
• farm families
• transition plan
• family conversations
• agricultural legacy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pinion Global, John Deere, Bader Rutter, RecWest Studio

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