Mark Balzarini News Today

Just because the farm is making money this year is no reason to put a scheduled retirement on hold, says farm consultant Tim Schaefer, Farm Futures blogger and co-founder at Encore Consultants, Morris, Minn. Most farmers transition out of senior management over three to five years, regardless of market conditions. While COVID-19 may have slowed the planning process this year, most estate transfer specialists can continue that work through phone or email exchange. “Farmers with heirs waiting t...