Farm Journal Legacy Project
Joan Sinclair Petzen, Farm Business Management
Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops
- 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
Livestock
Grazing
Forages
Grains
Upcoming Events
2026 Corn Silage Dry Down Day- Yates County
September 14, 2026
Himrod, NY
Bring a sample of corn stalks from each field you anticipate harvesting for corn silage to receive whole plant dry matter value, estimated harvest date range, and information on best management practices for the 2026 corn silage harvest.
2026 Corn Silage Dry Down Day- Seneca County
September 15, 2026
Romulus, NY
Bring a sample of corn stalks from each field you anticipate harvesting for corn silage to receive whole plant dry matter value, estimated harvest date range, and information on best management practices for the 2026 corn silage harvest.
2026 Dairy Feeder School- Wyoming County
November 11, 2026
Perry, NY
Registration will open by the end of September.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Join the Regional Dairy Specialists for a one day on-farm training for dairy farm feeders. The training will be offered in English and Spanish and will feature stations with hands-on activities and demonstrations.