Succession Planning

Half the farmland in the U.S. is owned by individuals who are at least 65 years old. Are you ready for a farm transition? Ohio Farm Bureau has information on the Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Program, tips on how to start the farm succession conversation, and much more. Also, Nationwide’s Land as Your Legacy transition planning program can help develop a transition plan to protect the future of your business and your family. Farm Bureau helps members achieve their best farm future.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: When to Transition Assets to the Next Generation

Get experts tips on successful succession plans and the timing for moving assets to the next generation. Plus, hear from Leah Curtis.

Growing our Generation: Succession planning for the future

Dr. Ron Hanson helps counsel farm families to resolve conflicts while helping the next generation assure their financial future. He is a featured speaker at the 2025 Winter Leadership Experience.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Meet the 2024 Golden Owl Award Winner

Meet this year’s Golden Owl Award winner and learn about new research that was just conducted by Ohio State around the topic of farm succession planning on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast.

Make the time to develop a transition plan

A transition plan will help you ensure that your (and your family’s) wishes are met, emotional stress is minimized, and financial risks and opportunities are addressed.

Ohio Farm Resolution Services are ready to help

The group can help with farm transitions, farm lease agreements, land use zoning issues and farm business consultation.

Across the Table: The most important conversation

What does the future of the farm look like when the older generation is no longer a part of what happens day to day?

Navigating the next chapter in a farm’s future

American Farmland Trust hopes its new national program, Land Transfer Navigators, will protect family farms and stem the flow of farmland to nonagricultural uses.

Planning with peace of mind in Jefferson County

The Wetherell family is planning for the future of their farm while simultaneously making sure its current needs are met, with the help of Illumination Financial Group.

Good start: Farmer takes advantage of new program

Trevor German is the first beginning farmer to complete a transaction through the new Ohio Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Program.

A legacy that keeps living

It was the fervent wish of Ron and Denny Smith’s father, Forest, that the original Smith Family Farms in Ashland County, stay in the family.