Navigator advice to farm families starting their succession journey?
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EmailJuly 7, 2026
What advice do Land Transfer Navigators have for farm families beginning the succession planning process?
In this video, Michigan Land Transfer Navigators share practical guidance for families who are just starting to think about the future of their farm, including how to begin conversations, what steps to take early on, and how to navigate the emotional and financial sides of transition planning. Succession planning can feel overwhelming, but Navigators help break it down into manageable steps—supporting farm families as they work to keep land in agriculture while preparing the next generation to carry it forward.
The Land Transfer Navigator program is led by American Farmland Trust with support from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service: https://mifarmlink.org/resources/land...
This video is part of an NCR-SARE grant project in partnership with Michigan State University Extension and MIFarmLink. Learn more about MIFarmLink: www.mifarmlink.org