Farm estate, succession planning seminar at NJC

Many farm and ranch families struggle with the many questions surrounding the transfer of their property to the next generation — questions such as:

“How can I be fair to all the kids?”

“Who will take over running this place?”

“Who will take care of me in my last years, months and days?”

“What can I do to help my passing be easier on those left behind?”

Sensitive issues, such as money, death and family relations are difficult issues to discuss or talk about in any depth. It is hard to approach these issues calmly when there are strong feelings about what is important. Some people avoid discussing these subjects because they believe it to be disrespectful and uncomfortable.

Northeastern Junior College’s Agriculture Business Management Program is hosting Jeff Tranel from Colorado State University Extension on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 6-9 p.m. in the Hays Student Center Ballroom at Northeastern in Sterling to help farm and ranch families find some answers to these and many other questions. A meal will be served from 5-6 p.m. prior to the seminar.

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