Event Details

Date

February 27 - March 27, 2019

Time

10:00am - 2:30pm

Location

Dryden Firehall
26 North St
Dryden, NY 13053

Cost

$60.00 per person
(additional attendee $60.00 ea.)

At the Door
$60.00 per person

Host

Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Program

Pre-Registration Deadline: February 26, 2019

Cancelled: Succession Planning for Farm Businesses - Workshop Series

February 27 - March 27, 2019

Cancelled: Succession Planning for Farm Businesses - Workshop Series

Members of different generations working in the same farm business are encouraged to attend this interactive workshop series to learn about skills, tools and tactics needed for success in a multi-generational business. The series will take place from 10:00am - 2:30pm on February 27, March 13 and March 27.

Workshop Information

Session 1 - Business Across Generations
Wednesday, February 27

  • Vision, values and goals
  • Assessing current situation
  • Business viability
  • Knowing your leadership team, skills and abilities
Session 2 - Family Business Communication
Wednesday, March 13
  • Family business meetings
  • Communication tools & techniques
  • Presenting ideas proactively
  • Navigating tough conversations
Session 3 - Developing the Transfer Plan
Wednesday, March 27
  • Organizing documents
  • Tax considerations
  • Financing the transition
  • Managing risk
  • Working with advisors
  • Implementing the plan

Registration fee is $60 per person, which includes all three sessions, materials and lunch.

Questions?  Contact Mary Kate Wheeler at 607.687.3020 x 309 or mkw87@cornell.edu


Succession Planning Workshop Flyer (PDF; 510KB)


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