Farm Journal Legacy Project
Joan Sinclair Petzen, Farm Business Management
Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops
July 3, 2013
- Hands-on training workshops with Farm Journal columnist and succession planning expert Kevin Spafford, author of Legacy by Design: Succession Planning for Agribusiness Owners. Spafford, a certified financial planner, owns Legacy by Design, a firm that guides farmers and agribusiness owners through the succession planning process
- Extensive editorial coverage in FARM JOURNAL, TOP PRODUCER and DAIRY TODAY magazines, on the "AgDay" and "U.S. Farm Report" TV shows and AgWeb.com, with case studies and comprehensive coverage;
- An annual special issue of FARM JOURNAL magazine dedicated exclusively to the topic
- Specific training and tools at www.FarmJournalLegacyProject.com;
- A monthly Legacy television show;
- A weekly eNewsletter
The Legacy Project
Dairy
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Grazing
Forages
Grains
Upcoming Events
2026 Corn Congress
January 14, 2026
Henrietta, NY
Participant Registration for the 2026 Corn Congress NOW OPEN!
NOW OFFERING 1.5 DEC Recertification CREDITS
2026 Forage Congress
January 28, 2026
Nunda, NY
More info to come
2026 Soybean & Small Grains Congress
February 11, 2026
Henrietta, NY
Announcements
The NWNY Team is Hiring!
The NWNY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team is currently looking for an Area Dairy Management Specialist as well as a Small Farms and Livestock Specialist:The full position descriptions and instructions on how to apply are available here:
Area Dairy Management Specialist: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31178
Small Farms and Livestock Specialist: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30979
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