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Guidance on First Steps to Farm Succession Planning

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    September 17, 2025

A feature in Tri-State Neighbor, written by therapist Colleen Stegenga, offers clear guidance on farm succession planning. Stegenga presents five principles for successful succession planning and then goes on to provide three first steps to help launch the process gradually. “It’s crucial to acknowledge that delaying or avoiding succession planning only amplifies the stress you’re already feeling,” writes Stegenga.
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