Legal Issues

Planning for the Future of Your Farm – January 23, 2025

 

We are excited to announce the opportunity for farm families to explore the future of their farm in this day-long workshop!

OSU Extension invites farm families to learn how to create a plan for the future transition of their farm’s ownership, management, and assets to the next generation. Learn how to have crucial conversations about the future of your farm.

Workshop topics include: Developing Legacy Goals; Planning for the Transition of Management; Planning for the Unexpected; Communication and Conflict Management; Legal Tools and Strategies; Developing Your Team; Getting Your Affairs in Order; and Selecting an Attorney.

The base registration fee of $65 includes course materials, refreshments, and lunch for two persons. Additional family members can attend for $20 per person. More information can be obtained by contacting Beth Scheckelhoff at 419-523-6294, scheckelhoff.11@osu.edu. This workshop is being co-sponsored by Ohio Corn and Wheat.

Printable flyer and registration form: Putnam Planning for the Future

Registration deadline is January 18!

Farm Office Live – Monday Evenings from 8:00 to 9:30 PM

OSU Extension is pleased to be offering a second “Farm Office Live” session on Monday evening, April 13, 2020 from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m.  Farmers, educators, and ag industry professionals are invited to log-on for the latest updates on the issues impact our farm economy.

The session will begin with the Farm Office Team answering questions asked over the past week.  Topics to be highlighted include:

  • Update on the CARES Paycheck Protection Program
  • Update on the Dairy Economy
  • Examination of how COVID-19 is impacting agricultural exports
  • Bureau of Workers Compensation’s announcement  of dividend returns
  • A look at the long term macro economic impact of COVID-19
  • Will property taxes be delayed?
  • Potential Legal Impacts of COVID-19

Plenty of time has been allotted for questions and answers from attendees. Each office session is limited to 500 people and if you miss the on-line office hours, the session recording can be accessed at farmoffice.osu.edu the following day.  Please register at  https://go.osu.edu/farmofficelive