30
December,
2025
General Session: Five Steps Forward: Managing the Generational Transfer
Speaker: Dr. Shannon Ferrell, Oklahoma State University
With the aging of the Silent and Boomer generations, the next 20 years will see a huge number of America’s agricultural operations change hands once, perhaps twice. How we as an industry handle this transition affects the structure of U.S. agriculture, the continuity of our farms and ranches, and the future of our rural communities. But even more importantly, it affects the future of our farm families. How can we manage these transitions in a way that benefits both our farms and our families? This session will help you take five critical steps toward a successful transition for your operation.

