In the early 1900s, around 40% of the U.S. population lived on farms. By the 1990s, after the farm crisis took out a dramatic number of family farms, it was down to around 2% and has largely leveled ...

Trusts protect the farm for the next generation. With four different types of trusts, selecting the right one is integral.

Farm Journal is celebrating the next generation of American agriculture. Our goal is to encourage you to plan for the future and cultivate multigenerational success through the transfer of skills and ...

Farm transition planning is often the elephant in the room during holidays and family gatherings. The conundrum of how to effectively pass a legacy on to the next generation is one that every ...

In June 2025, the Linking Agriculture and Aquaculture Farm Vitality and Health Forum was held to connect agriculture, aquaculture, and health care community members and to discuss the physical, ...

University of Delaware Cooperative Extension has recently taken an alternative approach to offering farm succession planning workshops. In cooperation with the University of Maryland Agriculture Law ...

Opponents say the fact nearly 5,000 people have commented should "give serious pause for thought." ...

Massachusetts family farms benefit from the Healey-Driscoll Administration's Farm-Pass program for transfer planning.

A solar farm the size of 55 football pitches is set to be given the green light despite pleas from residents to leave the area as it is. Some fear the solar farm will spoil the Romney Marsh landscape ...