ONLINE — Claudia Kenny NYSAMP Co-Director will join with Penn State Extension – Christi Powell and Lynn Klime to present this workshop focused on building and sustaining relationships during a farm transition process.
They are collaborating with American Farmland Trust as part of a cohort of 48 Ag Service Providers (Trainers), from across the country, who are helping to shape and field test new resources that support farm and ranch transfer in their communities.
This event is part of an American Farmland Trust curriculum.
Workshop: January 17th, 6pm
Registration deadline: January 16, 2023
Registration Link:
https://extension.psu.edu/transitioning-land-to-a-new-generation-building-and-sustaining-relationships
Jackie Schweichler from Pennsylvania Ag. Mediation Program will be joining them for the workshop bringing her unique expertise.
The workshop focuses on skills to support effective communication during farm and ranch transfer offering creative approaches to build foundational communication skills between beginning producers, their families and other agricultural landowners. This webinar is appropriate for farmers and their family members as well as those hoping to farm.
Topics and will include:
- communication best practices
- negotiation skills
- turning reactions into thoughtful responses
Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.
Registrants will also receive access to the webinar recording.
Transitioning Land to a New Generation: Building and Sustaining Relationships builds on previous curriculum modules as part of the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program, or BFRDP, grant project, Farmland for the Next Generation.
–Penn State Extension
NYS Ag Mediation Program
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