{"id":12572,"date":"2026-03-03T10:06:54","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T15:06:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/?p=12572"},"modified":"2026-03-03T15:05:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T20:05:11","slug":"farm-succession-planning-future-proofing-your-farm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2026\/03\/03\/farm-succession-planning-future-proofing-your-farm\/","title":{"rendered":"63: Future-Proofing Your Farm: Insights from Dr. Kate Burke"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; 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!important;\" href=\"\"><\/a><a class=\"spp-button-custom3\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:none !important;\" href=\"\"><\/a><a class=\"spp-button-custom4\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:none !important;\" href=\"\"><\/a><a class=\"spp-button-custom5\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:none !important;\" href=\"\"><\/a><a class=\"spp-button-custom6\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:none !important;\" href=\"\"><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<p>In this episode, Elaine sits down with Dr. Kate Burke for a thoughtful and deeply practical conversation about what it really takes to plan well for the future of your farm.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Because succession isn\u2019t just about land, shares, or strategy, it\u2019s about people.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Together, they explore why strong farm transitions begin with understanding your family first. What does each person want? What are they afraid of? What expectations are sitting quietly under the surface?<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Dr. Burke brings insight from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help families communicate with more clarity and emotional steadiness, especially when conversations feel hard.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>You\u2019ll hear about:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Why succession planning must start with family, not just farm assets.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">The emotional identity shift from leader to mentor to elder.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">How our thinking patterns influence decisions more than we realize.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Questions that uncover purpose, expectations, and long-term vision.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Why trust and ownership are built through small, clear actions.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Planning for long-term care and end-of-life decisions with courage.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Simple frameworks like CARE that bring structure without overcomplicating things.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><strong>\u201cAs humans, we&#8217;re emotional. It&#8217;s a signal. It&#8217;s data. We\u2019ve been led down a path since industrialization that to be good at business, emotions didn&#8217;t matter. But really good businesses are emotionally intelligent. They may not know it, but they&#8217;re actually good at dealing with people, good at understanding and managing themselves.\u201d &#8211; Kate Burke, Think Agri<\/strong><\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p>This conversation is a reminder that you don\u2019t need a complicated strategy to future-proof your farm. You need clarity, emotional honesty, and the willingness to ask the right questions.<\/p>\n<p>If you care about your family and your legacy, this episode will give you practical tools and a deeper understanding of what truly holds a farm together.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Resources Mentioned During This Episode<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinkagri.com.au\/product\/succession\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Succession: Future Proofing Your Family Farm<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Crops-People-Money-You-Excellent-ebook\/dp\/B08R8FB52S\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1M79NZXHCPF8C&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ewyGf2YD_toJZJGVA_Ra70ZgGFWzQKuHWtU_iWvqE75vl6BRGCXrKCmeLHKNk3KMR_bbX0HJ0lfl7I2XPvKjDja08aFV7HNjJdkersqsD68ebtZ2iRpDWVAyMi9zEMuNX4EsjT9c8fI7jtkH_Foz1vcSOVRyESKNpgkdgwZn3w9FqdXx4ShaY7OAZSwBeiWY.FDxYFIYpylGYX2XUf50k_oCkjDWMUQPzvbPFyTJud90&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=Crops+People+Money+and+You&amp;qid=1772561764&amp;sprefix=crops+people+money+and+you%2Caps%2C321&amp;sr=8-1\">Crops, People, Money, and You &#8211; The Art of Excellent Farming<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@thinkagriinsights1313\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Think Agri YouTube Channel<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Acceptance_and_commitment_therapy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>About Our Guest<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12576 alignnone  alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/EF-FFHP-S6-Ep63-Kate-Bourke-Headshot-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"165\" height=\"226\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Dr Kate Burke is an Australian Agri Strategist, author and speaker. Drawing on three decades in agronomy, consulting, and family business facilitation, Kate blends practical business thinking with an understanding of the people behind it. She guides families past the numbers and documents to tackle what really shapes farm strategy and succession: questions of identity, fairness, readiness, communication, and intergenerational trust.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"mailto:kateburke@thinkagri.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact Kate<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinkagri.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit the Think Agri Website<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/drkateburkethinkagri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow Kate on LinkedIn<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"http:\/\/x.com\/@think_agri\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow Think Agri on X<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thinkagri\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow Kate and Think Agri on Facebook<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Elaine Froese Resources &amp; Links<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/farm-family-harmony-podcast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit the podcast website<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"http:\/\/elainefroese.com\/speaking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SPEAKING &#8211; book Elaine for your next event<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"http:\/\/elainefroese.com\/coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">COACHING &#8211; explore Farm Transition Coaching<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/membership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MEMBERSHIP &#8211; become a Farm Family Transition Member<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"http:\/\/elainefroese.com\/free-planning-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FREE STUFF &#8211; downloadable tools for your farm transition<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CONTACT &#8211; take the next steps in your transition<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Farm Family Coach Social Media Links<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/farmfamilycoach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/farmfamilycoach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/farmfamilycoach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/elainefroese\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">X<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/farmfamilycoach\/videos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@farmfamilycoach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TikTok<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Submit a Question<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a burning question you\u2019d like answered on the show? Ask it <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/keap.app\/contact-us\/8259754198955662\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HERE<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Share Your Thoughts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you enjoy this episode of the Farm Family Harmony Podcast? Keep the conversation going by sharing your experiences and perspectives in the comments below. Your involvement is what makes this community THRIVE! Have your say &#8211; we\u2019re all ears!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help us grow our community by rating the show or submitting a review on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0UCkbGF76mrbbP8UJdjP3e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spotify<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/farm-family-harmony-podcast\/id1659119952\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apple<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Sharing an episode with your community, family, and friends, or commenting on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/farmfamilycoach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is another great way to show your support!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Timestamps<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[00:30]<\/span> &#8211; Welcome and episode overview: why family and emotional clarity matter<br \/><span>[02:36]<\/span> &#8211; Start with family, not farm: the importance of family-focused planning<br \/><span>[06:44]<\/span> &#8211; Introduction to ACT therapy in farm succession: acceptance and values-based actions<br \/><span>[09:16]<\/span> &#8211; Valuing emotional wealth: key questions to start meaningful conversations<br \/><span>[13:56]<\/span> &#8211; Understanding the mentor-to-elder transition: identity and self-worth issues<br \/><span>[17:04]<\/span> &#8211; Building trust and emotional steadiness in future farm leaders<br \/><span>[18:23]<\/span> &#8211; Shift from fixing problems to guiding towards desired futures: towards and away moves<br \/><span>[19:45]<\/span> &#8211; Overcoming resistance: moving from defense to offense in farm planning<br \/><span>[20:37]<\/span> &#8211; The role of financial clarity and emotional expectations in weaving a successful succession<br \/><span>[25:31]<\/span> &#8211; How to discover good perspectives: asking &#8220;What do you want and why?&#8221;<br \/><span>[27:02]<\/span> &#8211; Attachment to land and legacy: crucial but often overlooked considerations<br \/><span>[29:33]<\/span> &#8211; Function and family harmony: aligning team and family objectives<br \/><span>[32:10]<\/span> &#8211; The performance framework: managing farm viability and productivity<br \/><span>[35:14]<\/span> &#8211; Strategy essentials: simple actions over complex plans<br \/><span>[37:01]<\/span> &#8211; Ownership and its emotional significance in farm legacy<br \/><span>[40:17]<\/span> &#8211; Planning for retirement, aging, and legacy: tough questions and long-term care<br \/><span>[46:16]<\/span> &#8211; Summing up: combining profitability with family care for a balanced farm future<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this episode, we explore why farm succession planning must begin with people, not just assets. Dr. Kate Burke shares insights on emotional resilience, identity shifts, and the family conversations that create clarity, strengthen decision-making, and build a sustainable future for both the farm and the people behind it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":12577,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"[spp-player url=https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/56d782f0-8d4c-422c-bdaa-d2db59d90bab\/EF_-_Ep._34_Libsyn.mp3]\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this episode, my guest is Farm Family Coach <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/coaching\/coaching-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lyle Wiens<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> - a professional Agrologist and Grain Marketing Advisor, with training in conflict management, mediation, and group facilitation.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We discuss Lyle\u2019s knowledge on an approach to leadership called the \u201cArt of Hosting\u201d, including the four Principles of Dialogue in which the goal is a meaningful and impactful dialogue that is respectful, creative, generative, and allows for solutions. Listeners will gain insightful and practical wisdom on how to achieve a farm family transition that is oriented towards creating conditions for positive relationships and building healthy teams and organizational culture.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cActually, I morally judge people all the time, and then all of a sudden I find myself in a conversation with them, and it's really rewarding, and I'm totally surprised. See what happens when you're open to curiosity about someone? In the Art of Hosting, we call these limiting beliefs. 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Rosenberg, Ph.D: Founder of the Center for Nonviolent Communication<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viktorfranklamerica.com\/viktor-frankl-bio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viktor E. Frankl: Author and Holocaust Survivor<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<b>Blog Posts<\/b>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2023\/08\/03\/how-to-say-sorry-at-harvest-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Say \u201cSorry\u201d at Harvest <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by Elaine Froese<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2024\/09\/12\/thinking-inside-the-box-of-lateral-thinking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thinking Inside the Box of Lateral Thinking<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Lydia Carpenter<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2022\/09\/22\/the-power-of-a-letter-to-get-unstuck\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The power of a letter to get unstuck<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Elaine Froese<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<b>Other<\/b>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/coaching\/conflict-dynamics-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conflict Dynamics Profile<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Elaine Froese Resources & Links<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/elainefroese.com\/speaking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SPEAKING - book Elaine for your next event<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/elainefroese.com\/coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COACHING - find your Farm Transition Coach<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/membership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MEMBERSHIP - join the waitlist for the\u00a0 Farm Family Harmony Member<\/span>ship<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/elainefroese.com\/free-planning-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RESOURCES - download for FREE<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CONTACT - take the next steps in your transition<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>About Our Guest<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-10342 alignnone alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screen-Shot-2024-12-18-at-12.23.42-AM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"160\" height=\"136\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lyle is a Professional Agrologist with the Manitoba Institute of Agrologists and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Manitoba. He also has training in conflict management, mediation, and group facilitation. He works as a Grain Marketing Advisor where he assists farmers as they produce and sell their crops.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/coaching\/coaching-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coaching Profile<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Submit a Question<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a burning question you\u2019d like answered on the show by Elaine or one of her amazing coaches? Ask it <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/coachfroese.infusionsoft.app\/app\/form\/podcast-questions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HERE<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b>Share Your Thoughts<\/b>\r\n\r\nDid you enjoy this episode of the Farm Family Harmony Podcast? Keep the conversation going by sharing your experiences and perspectives in the comments below. Your involvement is what makes this community THRIVE! Have your say \u2013 we\u2019re all ears!\r\n\r\nHelp us grow our community by rating the show or submitting a review on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0UCkbGF76mrbbP8UJdjP3e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spotify<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/farm-family-harmony-podcast\/id1659119952%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple<\/a>. Sharing an episode with your community, family, and friends, or commenting on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/farmfamilycoach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0is another great way to show your support!\r\n\r\n<strong>Timestamps<\/strong>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:00:30 Introduction to Lyle Wiens<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:03:34 Art of Hosting and the Principles of Dialogue<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:05:33 Key Principles of the Principles of Dialogue<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:08:42 What it means to \u201chost yourself\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:10:03 Listening vs Convincing<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:10:42 Barry Johnson and Polarity<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:13:51 Honoring the intensity of agriculture<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:18:00 Power dynamic in farm family transition<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:18:45 Navigating and hosting powerful people<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:20:00 Sitting with tension and being conflict-aware<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:22:23 The stories we tell ourselves<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:23:25 Power, Control, and Perfectionism<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:25:42 Nonviolent Communication<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:26:23 Life-alienating Communication<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:27:26 Moralistic Judgements<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:29:16 Limiting Beliefs<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:31:35 There\u2019s always a choice<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:36:25 Crying and the culture of love<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:35:42 A generational resistance to face-to-face conversation<\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1473],"tags":[2202,2431,2368,1109,2161,16,762,1628,1949,2430],"class_list":["post-12572","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-farm-family-harmony-podcast","tag-agricultural-leadership","tag-emotional-resilience-in-farming","tag-family-farm-legacy","tag-farm-family-communication","tag-farm-future-planning","tag-farm-succession-planning","tag-farm-transition","tag-generational-transition","tag-rural-family-business","tag-succession-conversations"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Farm Succession Planning: Future-Proofing Your Farm<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Farm succession planning starts with people, not paperwork. 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