Transferring the Farm Series - University of Minnesota
Joan Sinclair Petzen, Farm Business Management
Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops
Transferring the Farm Series - University of Minnesota:
1. Preparing to Transfer the Farm Business
2. Farm Business Transfer Strategies
3. Utilizing Partnerships & Corporations to Transfer Farm Assets
4. Transferring Livestock & Machinery
5. Should You Sell Your Real Estate?
6. Gifting Farm Assets
7. Tax Considerations When Transferring Assets
8. Treatment of Heirs in the Transfer Process
9. Developing a Written Transition Plan Outline
10. Financial Help for Beginning Minnesota Farmers
Dairy
Livestock
Grazing
Forages
Grains
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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.
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September 15, 2026
Romulus, NY
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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.