Retirement is something that’s usually celebrated with parties and congratulations. But in farming, it doesn’t quite go like that. There are a few reasons for this, but a main one is a question around identity. If you’re not a farmer, then who are you? That question typically delays farm transitions and succession planning. Today we hear from University of Missouri Extension Farm Transition Specialist Wesley Tucker about what a farmer’s retirement can look like and meaningful strategies to get there. Wesley hasn’t always been in farm transition planning – his role actually started as an economist, but he realized family dynamics have a larger impact on farm success than even market prices.

Retirement is something that&rsquo;s usually celebrated with parties and congratulations. But in farming, it doesn&rsquo;t quite go like that. There are a few reasons for this, but a main one is a question around identity. If you&rsquo;re not a farmer, then who are you? That question typically delays farm transitions and succession planning. Today we hear from University of Missouri Extension Farm Transition Specialist Wesley Tucker about what a farmer&rsquo;s retirement can look like and meaningful strategies to get there. Wesley hasn&rsquo;t always been in farm transition planning &ndash; his role actually started as an economist, but he realized family dynamics have a larger impact on farm success than even market prices.

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Join Pam Jahnke for the latest farm news. Heard daily on WOZN 96.7 FM and 1670 AM in Madison Wisconsin from 5-6am. Also heard on affiliate stations all over Wisconsin.

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