Get Your Farm In Order - Farm Forward: Building, Protecting, and Preserving Your Agricultural Legacy
Farm Forward— Half-Day 4-Part In-Person Training Workshop
Learn the essential steps to better organize and manage your farm business through effective recordkeeping, choosing the right business structure, understanding compliance requirements, and developing strong operational plans. This in-person seminar will provide practical tools and strategies to help improve efficiency, profitability, and long-term sustainability. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how proper organization can support informed decision-making and the continued success of their farm operation.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Session One:
Get Your Farm In Order- Farm Forward: Building, Protecting, and Preserving Your Agricultural Legacy
Start the day with practical steps to organize your farm's records, structure, and operations — laying the groundwork for long-term stability and smart decision-making.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Session Two:
Farm Liability and Protection - Farm Forward: Building, Protecting, and Preserving Your Agricultural Legacy
Learn how to safeguard your operation from risk, understand liability exposure, and put protections in place to keep your farm and family secure.
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM (Working Lunch) Session Three:
Insurance Navigation for Success - Farm Forward: Building, Protecting, and Preserving Your Agricultural Legacy
Get Guidance on navigating farm insurance options and coverage decisions that protect your investment while supporting long-term success.
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM - Session Four:
Preparing Your Farm for the Next Generation - Farm Forward: Building, Protecting, and Preserving Your Agricultural Legacy
Explore strategies for succession planning and generational transfer, so your farm's legacy continues on solid footing.
Speaker(s): Roxanne Read
Co-Sponsor(s):
Wilkes Community College is an ADA compliant institution. WCC does not discriminate based on a disability in the admissions process or in access to its programs, services, and/or activities for qualified individuals who meet eligibility requirements. WCC will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with documented disabilities. If you need accommodations please contact the Director of Disability, Inclusion, & Diversity, Renee Macemore, at 336-838-6560 or rmmacemore052@wilkescc.edu or the Director of the Small Business Center, Laurie Brintle-Jarvis at 336-838-6166 or lsbrintle336@wilkescc.edu at least a week in advance prior to starting a program, service, and/or activity.
Fee: No Cost