Farm and Ranch Succession Workshop, Feb. 27

Friday, March 24, 2017, 1:00pm—4:00pm, Bandon Barn Community Center, 1200 11th St. SW, Bandon, OR 97411, ***Please RSVP by March 17 to Nellie McAdams*** 971-409-6806 or nellie@roguefarmcorps.org Two-thirds of Oregon’s agricultural land will be changing hands in the next 20 years … are you ready??? If you’re like the vast majority of Oregon’s farmers and ranchers, you probably don’t have a succession plan in place. Do you want to hear about the trends in farm/ranch succession, access to land, and land use in Oregon? Do you want to learn the steps for preparing a succession plan for your ranch or farm? Do you want to hear the stories of local ranches  and farmers who have gone through the process? Come join us for a timely event on an important topic!  Learn about recent research by OSU, PSU, and Rogue Farm Corps on agricultural land transition. Hear from Coos Bay attorney Steve Wilgers and CPA Bob Gorman about the steps to passing you legacy to the next generation. Learn from a landowner panel who has been through the process before.  And hear from Wild Rivers Land Trust about how working lands conservation easements can be a tool to help you plan for succession and leave a legacy.