Case Studies
Join our specialists as they discuss the Beckman Family: Roger, Cindy, and Ben. Three years after Ben returns from college to work on the farm, communication problems have exposed some holes in this family's plan. Review the communication lessons learned from this family's experience.
Listen in as our specialists discuss the importance of communication when unexpected events arise. Meet the Blares, a typical farm family with three children. Understand how a communication self-assessment can assist in the planning process. See the impact of solid planning when difficulties arise.
Join farm management specialist Ryan Drollette as he discusses succession options for a cow-calf herd: Gift now? Sell? What about an installment sale? What about transfer of management? Listen in and weigh in on the best options.
Join seasoned livestock and farm management specialists Russ Euken and Kelvin Leibold as they look back at a succession plan implemented by the Loomis family. Discover how they transitioned their farm, including a swine operation, and discuss the importance of contingency planning.
Livestock and farm management specialists Russ Euken and Kelvin Leibold discuss the importance of planning ahead in this case study of family swine operation. This includes the transfer of labor, management, and assets. Learn from these experts as they share wisdom secured from years of working with farm families.
Join farm management specialists Tim Christensen and Eric Weuve as they work through a farm case study involving a blended family. Discuss options for this common, yet sometimes challenging, situation. Address potential pitfalls.
Join farm management specialist Paul Martin as he discusses a family business in need of a plan. Learn about the STEP process: succession, transition, and estate planning in this case involving a farm and a non-farm business.
Join farm management specialists Tim Christensen and Eric Weuve as they discuss a family plan for transferring a crop operation. The study reminds us that it's never too soon to make a plan.
Join farm management specialist Patrick Hatting as he discusses insurance options for funding the farm transition.