Family Farming

Farming is most often a family business, sometimes with multiple generations involved in the day-to-day operations. Working from home with family members can be one of the great attractions of a career in farming. Learning how to combine family life with the demands of farming is an essential management skill.

NYFarmNET

Cornell's NYFarmNET provides farm families with a network of contacts and support services to help them develop skills for dealing with life challenges and transitions - through personalized education, confidential consulting, and referral.  Get more information here.

Estate Planning / Farm Transfer

Planning for inheritance and for farm transfer (to the next generation or to new ownership) raises special issues. These links contain a wealth of information to get you started.

• National Ag Law Center - Estate Planning
• Farm Estate Planning

Last updated February 2, 2023