Specialists from Cornell Cooperative Extension and PRO-DAIRY are organizing a three-part workshop series for farm owners and managers to acquire skills, tools and tactics for success in multi-generational farm businesses. The workshop series will be offered during February and March in two locations: Morrisville, NY and Dryden, NY.
The three sessions will build on each other, starting with skills for effective communication, teamwork and problem-solving. Additional topics will include assessing business viability, setting individual and team goals, and developing a transfer plan. The interactive small-group format will incorporate presentations, activities, and peer-to-peer discussion to address the following:
- Family Business Communication: build communication skills and awareness of different styles; practice effective strategies to communicate during a conflict; learn how to facilitate productive business meetings.
- Business Across Generations: assess the current state of the business; evaluate future business viability; understand strengths and weaknesses of individual team members; identify similarities and differences between the goals and values of the junior and senior generations.
- Developing a Transfer Plan: consider various mechanisms to transfer management and ownership between generations; learn about tools and resources to help you manage risk, finance the transition, and plan for tax implications.
To get the most out of the program, members of each generation involved in the business are encouraged to attend together. Registration fee is $60 per person, which includes all three sessions, materials and lunch.
REGISTER NOW!
February 27, March 13 and 27, 10am-2:30pm
Dryden Fire Hall, 26 North Street, Dryden, NY 13053
Register online: https://scnydfc.cce.cornell.edu/events.php
Or contact call Shannon Myers at srm242@cornell.edu or (607) 391-2662