Attorney Troy Schneider works out of Chilton, WI. When you think of tools on the farm, you may think of tractors, robotic milkers or a fence post driver. Well add prenup to the list. That's right, a prenuptial agreement can be a tool to protect the farm's legacy when the unspeakable happens -- a marriage is terminated in the event of a death or a divorce. Attorney Troy Schneider out of Chilton, Wisconsin says the conversation about a prenup tends to start out negative. But it doesn’t have to. A prenuptial agreement is an agreement between a husband and wife about how they wish to classify their property under marital laws. He says it’s especially important for farms.

Early adopters, that’s one way to describe the Prange (Prang-ee) family when it comes to farm technology, crop management and livestock genetics. Louis Prange is the third generation on his family’s farm in Sheboygan County. His grandfather bought the farm in 1910. His father pioneered crop management techniques and forage breeding. And Louis dove into the field of genetics with dairy breeds. But each generation had a difference of opinion on what direction the farm should go. The moral of the story is -- despite the head butting, each generation kept the farm moving forward.

The holidays can be a lonely time for many people.  Pam Jahnke visits with Amber Miller, Assoc. State Director of Community Outreach with AARP Wisconsin  She describes tools and support mechanisms available to help combat loneliness and grief during the holidays.  Paid for by AARP Wisconsin.