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Farm Succession & Transfer Planning webinar series
Are you unsure who will take over your farm? Have questions about passing on the farm that you don’t know how to answer? Bring your questions to the Farm Succession & Transfer Planning webinar series this winter.
This free webinar series is open to all farmers across New England. Transitioning farmers and younger generation farmers will learn the basics of farm succession planning, how to get started, and where to find resources and support. Plus hear from farmers recently in transition. Presenters include Land For Good staff, a financial planner and tax specialist, and an attorney.
Who should attend:
New England farmers and farm partners who want to learn the basics of farm succession planning, as well as family members or unrelated successors who may play a role in the farm’s future. Recordings will also be made available to all who register!
What you will gain:
- Help start important conversations & improve communication
- Identify information to collect & share with family members
- Obtain helpful resources & referrals
- Hear different perspectives with peer-to-peer learning
- Be prepared to take next steps with your succession plan
Coming January 2026!
Four-part webinar series will meet on Thursdays at lunchtime from 11am – 1pm virtually on Zoom.
Register now for the full series:
- January 8th – Getting Started
- January 15th – Financial Considerations
- January 22nd – Legal Considerations
- January 29th – Success Stories & Challenges
Meet the presenters
Mike Ghia, Vermont Field Agent, Land For Good. Mike grew up on farm and has been involved with agriculture since childhood. He farmed full-time for 10 years on leased land, and continues to run a part-time maple syrup operation. In addition to doing work for Land For Good for well over a decade, Mike also contracts to do work for the University of Vermont Extension Farm Viability Program as a Farm Business Planner and consults for other UVM programs. He has extensive experience working with farmers and property owners on farm tenure, succession and transfer. Mike is also a trained mediator and does mediation for the VT Agricultural Mediation Program.
Nicholas Bullock, Enrolled Agent and Senior Tax Specialist at Farm Credit East. Nick is a farm tax specialist for Farm Credit East, ACA, and enrolled agent to practice before the IRS. Nick had his own income tax practice in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, for 10 years. He has extensive experience with agricultural enterprises, partnerships, corporations, other small business returns, IRS field audits, and accounting systems. Nick is also a member of the American Society of Agricultural Consultants, instructor for the University of Vermont Extension Income Tax School, and is a past president of the Vermont Tax Practitioners Association.
Attorney Allison Poirier, partner at KKC Law. Allison has been with KKC Law in Vernon CT for over 10 years. She practices in Probate, Estate Planning, and Elder Law. Allison will present on legal aspects of farm succession and transfer.
Hear from past participants
If you’re wondering if the Farm Succession School is right for you, farmers shared their highlights:
“I realize I really do need to look at the near future. I will be 71 this year.”
“This helped to start family discussions and planning with my two sons.”
“We started the process a few years back, but try to tune it and adapt to potential change.”
“Fantastic job packing so much information into short webinars, thank you so much for making it available to us.”
“As next step, I want to develop a will and finally investigate a trust.”
“The course gave me a broad understanding of how financially, emotionally, and legally complex this is for families, as well as how much time it can take. It also identified resources to get started.”
One-on-One advising
Land For Good also offers one-on-one advising to help New England farmers start, continue, or complete their farm succession plan. We have the knowledge, networks and experience to help you make a plan that fits your situation and achieves your goals. We’ve helped hundreds of farmers and partners find innovative solutions that keep their farms in farming, provide a meaningful legacy, and address the financial, legal, and business challenges involved in transferring a farm to a next generation family member or unrelated successor.
Get in touch through our Farm Transfer Form. A member of our team will share recommended resources, next steps and/or referrals. They will connect you with a Land For Good field agent for a no-cost information session if appropriate.
Have questions?
Have questions about which program is best for you? Reach out to our staff at [email protected] or call 603-357-1600.
Resources
- Find resources for Transferring a Farm
- Complete the Where Do I Start? Farm Succession Planning workbook
- Find advisors at the Farm Transfer Network of New England
