Join Rogue Farm Corps for “Changing Hands: A Workshop on Farm Transfer and Access to Land." This workshop is a part of a series that will bring together retiring and aspiring farmers for a full day of training on land access and succession planning. We will also have facilitated networking throughout the day to introduce landseekers to landowners.

If you are a retiring farmer, come learn from experts about how to pass on your business to the next generation.

If you are an aspiring farmer, come learn about creative ways to start your farm business with topics on finding and leasing agricultural land, business planning and accessing financing.

If you’re a veteran who wants to farm, or if you are currently farming, we will have information to help you navigate the resources that are specifically geared for veterans.

Our day-long workshop starts with breakfast at 8:00 am. The program begins at 8:30am and goes until 3:45pm, with light breakfast and lunch included.

Register now for just $20, including meals. Late registration as of 02/12/19 will be $30.

Agenda

8:00am - 8:30am - Breakfast

8:30am - 9:00am - Keynote

9:15am - 12:00pm Morning Session

Transfer Track: The Work of Transferring the Farm

Map of My Kingdom - Play and discussion on Farm Transfer,

& Dr. Sherri Noxel of Austin Family Business Program

Aspiring Track: Starting Your Farm/Ranch Business:

Business Planning with Marshall Doak of the Small Business Development Center and Megan Huber of NWFCS

12:00pm - 1:00pm - Lunch - Facilitated networking on selected topics

1:15pm - 2:35pm - Afternoon Session with All

Leasing for Landholders and Landseekers

With Sarah Vaile from Farm Commons and Kyle Reilly from TerraSol Organics

Estate Planning: for both aspiring and retiring farmers

With Sarah Vaile from Farm Commons and Nellie McAdams

2:45pm - 3:45pm - Closing Session with All

Working Land Easements and Other Creative Pathways for Accessing and Transferring Farmland

With Kristi Mergenthaler from Southern Oregon Land Conservancy, and Ron Roth from Eagle Mill Farm

Any questions? Feel free to contact Ashley Rood here: ashley[at]roguefarmcorps[dot]org

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Columbia Bank, OSU Small Farms, Iroquois Valley Farmland REIT, Hummingbird Wholesale, the Jackson Soil and Water Conservation District, Greenleaf Farm Management, and Green Zebra Grocery.