By Scout Nelson
A new workshop series, “Leaving a Lasting Legacy for Midwestern Farm Women,” aims to help women in agriculture develop effective estate and succession plans. Hosted by extension programs from Kansas State University, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and Purdue University, the series will take place on Jan. 21, Jan. 28, Feb. 4, and Feb. 11, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. Central time.
The program covers essential topics, including motivation for succession planning, family communication, financial strategies, and legal steps to establish a plan. Each session features a keynote speaker simulcast to all workshop locations, interactive discussions, and hands-on activities. Meals will be provided at each session.
Jessica Groskopf, director of the Nebraska Women in Agriculture program, highlights the importance of planning: “Planning for what happens to your things when you’re gone can be daunting, but it’s so important, especially in agriculture, so that the transition to the next generation goes smoothly.”
The workshop series also emphasizes building community among rural women. “Connections are so important to rural women,” Groskopf adds. “We have seen the benefits that come from knowing your peers, having a place to share difficulties, and mitigating the isolation that so many of us in agriculture often feel.”
The registration fee is $60 for in-person attendance before Jan. 13, increasing to $75 afterward. A virtual option is available for $75. Participants are encouraged to attend all four sessions.
This series, supported by USDA/NIFA, provides women in agriculture with critical tools and connections to strengthen their leadership roles in estate and succession planning. More details and registration are available at wia.unl.edu/succession25.
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