How to Pass on a 7-Generation Dairy Farm

Peggy Coffeen, Uplevel Dairy

In this special 3-part series, Peggy Coffeen brings you the Tanbark Talk held at World Dairy Expo, where we delved into the complexities of transitioning a farm to the next generation.
Part 1:  Getting Started
  • How and why the Oechscners started their 10-year plan to transition their farm to the seventh generation
  • Building a transition team
  • Defining roles in the business
  • Assessing financial feasibility
Part 2: Business Transition Strategies
  • Buying out the senior generation while bringing in the junior generation
  • Tax strategies
  • Business planning
Part 3: Navigating Family Dynamics
  • Detailed Operating and Buy-Sell Agreements

  • Addressing Housing Policies

  • Compensation and Roles in Family Farms

  • Involving Spouses and Significant Others

  • Bringing in Non-Family Members

YouTube Link for Full Video: https://youtu.be/mG5lFAHyrOA
The Uplevel Dairy Podcast hosted by Peggy Coffeen is a podcast for dairy owners and managers looking to take their business, management and leadership to the next level. Learn from other dairy managers and hear from industry experts on employee management, finance, family business and more.




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