by Amber Roberts, Extension Educator
If you have yet to identify a successor, you are not alone. According to a 2017 study of Iowa farmers, more than half of all farmers have not identified a successor for their farm. Even without a successor, there are several options available to the farm continue. In this webinar, we discuss three options for those who haven't identified a successor: sell the land, identify a relative successor, and identify a non-relative successor.
For farmers looking to transition land to a beginning farmer, Extension educators Natalie Hoidal and Megan Roberts have put together a land transfer guide. This guide details:
- Finding someone who is looking for land
- Making your land accessible for beginning farmers
- Establishing a relationship with a land seeker and asking the right questions
- Types of arrangements
- Formalizing the agreement
