Thinking about the future can feel overwhelming, but planning ahead helps make sure your hard work continues to support future generations and the agricultural community. If you own a farm, ranch, or forest, we have a free five-part video series to help you get started on the right track.
Exit Planning for Farmers, Ranchers, and Foresters – A 5-Part Video Series
Exit Planning for Farmers, Ranchers, and Foresters is a video series that gives an introduction to planning for the future of your operation. This is just the beginning—creating a transition plan can take three to five years and requires time and effort. But with the right resources, whether you take a detailed class or hire a consultant, you can feel confident knowing you have a plan in place.
This video series covers different transition options, like keeping ownership for a while or selling or gifting parts of your property. As you watch, you’ll use worksheets to help you think about your values and goals. You will also identify strengths in your business and build a team of experts and loved ones to help make this transition a success.
By following these steps, you’ll have a solid foundation to keep moving forward with this important part of your future. While it may be challenging, completing a plan will give you peace of mind and a clear path ahead.
Watch the Video Series at Your Own Pace
Video #1 – An Introduction to Transition Planning for Farmers
Video #2 – Getting Started with the Transition Process
- Worksheet: Dare to Dream Exercise – with video explainer
- Worksheet: Describe your Farm Business – with video explainer
Video #3 – Building Your Transition Team
Video #4 – Your Transition Timeline and Family Tree
- Worksheet: Your Family Tree – with video explainer
- Worksheet: The 100 List Important Documents – with video explainer
This series was created with funding support from the Clackamas, Tualatin, and East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation Districts, your local conservation experts.
