Breakout Session | Farmland in Transition: Farm Succession Planning

The average age of principle farmland owners continues to increase. This is not a new phenomenon, but there are signals in the marketplace that the historical dynamics of generational transition of farmland are beginning to shift. Farmland also continues to develop as an investment grade asset class consistently bringing new capital to the ownership group.

Additionally, the exceptional performance of farmland as an investable asset over the past several decades has resulted in substantial asset value increases and wealth creation. Generational transition of farmland assets requires effective planning and execution to protect and realize value. These factors all combine to create a significant role for farmland transaction and management professionals supporting this transition.

This presentation will discuss what is happening in farmland ownership demographics, current and developing dynamics in the capital stack owning farmland, and key considerations for farmland professionals working with clients that are supporting planning processes for farmland successions.