Farm Journal Legacy Project

In May 2008, Farm Journal introduced the Farm Journal Legacy Project - a concerted, long-term effort to address the succession planning needs of America's farm families.  Utilizing the strength of 13 media properties, the 130 year old legend, in collaboration with Legacy by Design, provides succession planning information and services to the agricultural community.  

We invite you to check back regularly for updates on new resources to guide you, your family, and your operation.

01/12/2010 - Orlando, FL -  Pioneer Hi-Bred announced their dedication to the Farm Journal Legacy Project.  With Pioneer's support, the Legacy Project expands to include monthly TV shows, a workshop series throughout the Midwest, workbook, eNewsletter, and dedicated website.
                                             
                                                             Full press release here and check back for updates.

 

 
If you have decided to make succession planning a
priority, we want to help you follow-through on that decision.
Commit to Success! 

"Leaving a legacy is more than building enduring family ties and creating an estate plan. A legacy is your success that lives on, from one generation to another...

Succession planning is the key to growing success and creating a family legacy. It is not a miracle but, for the participating farm families, succession planning is a life transforming experience...

Realizing that many farm families are wrestling with how to leave a legacy, how to pass on the farm, how to preserve the wealth and how to bridge the generations, we're launching the Farm Journal Legacy Project...

Kevin Spafford, Farm Journal's Succession Solutions columnist and founder of Legacy by Design, will lead the consulting team that works with the families... from consultation to implementation."

Charlene Finck, VP Editorial - Farm Journal Media
Farm Journal, Production Journal - May 2008

Kevin Spafford's 'Leave a Legacy' columns in
Farm Journal and Implement & Tractor...

 The Estate Tax Law - February 2010

Dreams to Realize - January 2010

A Wedge of Discontent - December 2009

How to Know When It's Time - Mid-November 2009

Communication - Your Survival Depends on It - November 2009

Free Enterprise Isn't Free - October 2009

We Simply Want What's Best - October 2009

It Seemed Like a Good Idea  - Fall 2009

Will Your Farm Be Ready for Transition - September 2009

The Challenge of Kids These Days - August 2009

Change Happens - June 2009

I Want to be a Rancher - May 2009

Qualities of Leadership - March 2009

Our No. 1 Goal - February 2009

Navigate the Road Ahead - Jan/Feb 2009

A Rock and a Hard Place - January 2009

Eye on the Future - January 2009

Take the Farm Journal Legacy Project Survey - January 2009

Ready or Not for Succession - December 2008

The Right Tool for the Job - Nov/Dec 2008

The Legacy Project  -  November 2008

"Okay, Now What?" - September 2008

A Lesson from the Golden Eggs
- Succession Solutions, March 2008

A Springboard to the Future
- Succession Solutions, February 2008

A Call to Action - Succession Solutions, January 2008

Don't Put it Off - Succession Solutions, December 2007

Back to the Farm - Succession Solutions, November 2007

At Square One - Succession Solutions, September 2007

The Value of a Plan - Succession Solutions, August 2007

In an Effort to Change the World
- Succession Solutions, Late Spring 2007

Is That a Good Idea? - Succession Solutions, March 2007

Create Lasting Success
- Succession Solutions, Mid-February 2007

Teeter-Totter Dilemma - Succession Solutions, January 2007

An Answer Clearinghouse - Succession Solutions, December 2006

When Legacy Matters - Succession Solutions, November 2006

Farm Journal Intro: November 2006

Comments, Questions?

Leave a Legacy - Kevin Spafford's blog for Farm Journal

About Farm Journal Media:

Farm Journal, the nation's premier agricultural magazine since 1878, was recently named as one of the top 25 all-time business publications. Aside from it's flagship magazine, Farm Journal Media also includes Top Producer and other ag-based periodicals; operates a broadcast division (including AgDay and U.S. Farm Report), offers live events and conferences such as the notable Top Producer Seminars, and sponsors AgWeb.com, "The Homepage of Agriculture".

 Legacy by Design is honored to be part of the Farm Journal family.