transition planning

Making a Hard Thing Less Hard

Reflections on Helping Retiring Farmers Take that Next Step

By Karen Stettler

November 3, 2026

Note: As the Land Stewardship Project gets ready to offer the 2027 edition of its popular Farm Transition Planning Course this winter, organizer Karen Stettler reflects on what she’s observed since we started offering the course in 2016. For more on the 2027 Farm Transition Planning Course and to sign-up as a participant, click here. You… Read More →

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LSP Winter Farm Transition Planning Course Launches Online Jan. 26

Sessions to be Led by Farmers as well as Legal, Financial & Healthcare Professionals

December 2, 2022

LEWISTON, Minn. — Are you a farmer or landowner thinking about the next steps for your farm and land? The Land Stewardship Project’s Farm Transition Planning Course provides an opportunity to dig into important topics and learn from experienced farmers and professionals. The online course will be held on six Thursday evenings in 2023: Jan. 26,… Read More →

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