3121 Old Philadelphia Pike
Bird in Hand, PA 17050
Penn State Extension and Center for Dairy Excellence
It’s never too early or too late to start thinking about “passing the torch” and finding someone in line to transition ownership of your dairy business. You and your family are invited to this “Passing the Torch” Next-Level Transition Planning Workshop in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. What does next-level mean? This workshop is designed to go beyond the basics!
- Hear a more in-depth discussion about business structures and plans, when and how to use them, and more.
- Learn about pre-nuptials, post-nuptials, and how to structure them.
- Get more examples and case studies of different transition plans.
- Reflect on what your plan is if someone passes away unexpectedly.
- Hear success stories.
- Participate in one-on-one, interactive family roundtable discussions that are led by outside advisors to keep the process moving in a productive way.
Hosted by Penn State Extension and the Center for Dairy Excellence, the workshop will be held on November 12, 2026 in Bird in Hand, PA. The workshop includes lunch and one-on-one, interactive family roundtable discussions led by outside advisors. If you have attended one of our previous “Passing the Torch” workshops, this event is designed to take those topics to the next level with a deeper dive. We hope you can join us for this one.
Why should you or your family attend? Maybe your kids are only in high school or college, and you’re not ready to pass the torch quite yet. Remember, it can take years to successfully transition your business, so having one-on-one conversations now can help down the road when you’re ready to begin the process. Maybe you don’t have a family member interested in taking over your dairy enterprise. Remember, the “torch” can go to anyone and there are other options to consider when planning your transition. Maybe you’re just starting to think about retirement, or maybe you’re nearing retirement and haven’t thought about your succession plan at all. It’s not too late. No matter what stage you’re in, this interactive workshop will get everyone around the table for one-on-one coaching with facilitators, legal experts, accountants and more.
Several dairy farm families shared their thoughts after attending previous workshops in the series:
“Thank you for giving us a platform and context to start very difficult conversations. Very helpful – even just to begin a starting point.”
“This workshop was great! It gave us an idea of what we need to do next.”
“I learned farm transition planning is critical to the success of the next generation to be successful. They don’t just happen without forethought and planning.”
Date and Location:
- November 12 from 8:30 am – 3 pm – Plain & Fancy Farm (3121 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird in Hand, PA). Check-in starts at 8:30, and the workshop begins promptly at 9 a.m.
- Click here to register today.
Cost:
Registration is $40 for the first family member to attend and $10 for each additional family member. Your entire family is encouraged to attend. Space is limited!