The Kansas State University College of Agriculture is hosting four conferences across the state this fall focused on the next generation’s return to the farm or ranch. The Beginning Farmer and Rancher Conference series, developed by Robin Reid and Ashlee Westerhold in K-State’s Department of Agricultural Economics, is designed to equip students, young producers and those new to agriculture with the tools needed to build successful, sustainable careers in farming or ranching.
“Returning home to the farm is more than just going back to work; it’s about ensuring the long-term viability of a business and maintaining strong family relationships,” said Westerhold, director of the office of farm and ranch transition.
Each conference will use interactive sessions and real-world examples to address succession and estate planning, business structure and intergenerational fairness, financial management and lease agreements, communications strategies for family discussions, Farm Service Agency loan opportunities and the Kansas Land-Link program.
Dates and locations for the conferences include October 17 in Manhattan, November 19 in El Dorado, December 3 in Garden City and December 4 in Colby. Each event will run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with lunch and materials provided. The conferences are free to attend, but registration is required. For more information or to RSVP, click here.