LENA, Ill.-- Succession planning is essential for farm families but is often overlooked. To help farm families start or continue this process, University of Illinois Extension will offer Starting the Conversation: Farm Succession Planning Strategies and Resources for Illinois Farm Families.
The workshop will cover the importance of succession planning, steps to build a plan, and strategies for beginning family conversations. Hands-on activities will be included. The program will be led by Reagen Tibbs, Commercial Agriculture Educator with University of Illinois Extension.
The workshop will be held on Tuesday, April 7, from 6:30–8:00 p.m. at the Lena Community Center, 497 Lions Dr., Lena, IL. Registration is required and can be completed at go.illinois.edu/jsw or by calling (815) 235-4125.
University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 500 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through five program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, health and community wellness, and natural resources, environment, and energy.