Cynthia Buchanan of Egbert Acres in Bow, WA
Farm succession planning is complex. Much of it is
technical. Much of it is tender, with complex family
issues and examining your life’s legacy. Few farmers
can do it on their own.
No one service provider has all the expertise.
Don’t go it alone.
Succession Planning Process
Farm succession planning is the process of
determining how a farm is passed on to the next
generation or unrelated operator. Farm succession often:
- Ivolves a business
- Involves the land the operation sits on
- Requires transfer of income, assets, management
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May take a decade or more
Secure your farm’s future and move your personal succession process forward
with practical tools, resources, and one-on-one conversations.
Connect with a Land Transfer Specialist
Explore Land Transfer & Succession Planning Resources
Connect with Skagit County Farmland Legacy staff
Small farmland parcels like this one in Skagit County are attractive prospects for farmers and non-farmers alike.
Keeping our parcels—big and small—actively farmed is key to the viability of agriculture in Skagit County.