64 CANADA'S FARM SHOW 2025 Regina, SK | Presented by Viterra Kat72/iStock/Getty Images Plus photo WORKSHOP: BRIDGING THE GAP Canada’s Farm Show (CFS), Regina, SK, presented by Viterra, offers new programming designed to help farm families navigate one of the most critical aspects of farm management—transition planning. Farm Management Canada’s Bridging the Gap workshop seeks to help bridge the gap between generations of farmers to provide Canada’s farming future with the best chance for success. They invite families to work together on essential farm transition strategies with guidance from industry experts. THIS INTERACTIVE SESSION WILL ADDRESS CHALLENGES LIKE: • Overcoming transition resistance • Tax planning • Structuring businesses to support retirement • Ensuring fairness for farming and non-farming children “Heading into a new growing season, farmers have a lot on their minds,” says Nick Oakley, Business Development Lead at Farm Management Canada. “Not knowing how to approach farm transition is just one more thing to worry about. Parents often have one vision for the future, while their children have another. Without practical tools and guidance, families struggle to communicate effectively, which leads to tension and trying to ignore the issues.” THE NUMBERS HIGHLIGHT THE NEED FOR ACTION. Only 12 per cent of Canadian farmers have a transition plan, with another 13 per cent actively working on one. With farm values often in the millions and tens of millions of dollars, the stakes are high. “What is fair isn’t always equal, and what is equal isn’t always fair,” adds Oakley. “Bridging the Gap gives families practice navigating the complexities of farm transition. Participants leave with a takehome workbook and valuable tools to keep the momentum going when they get home.” LED BY EXPERTS IN ACCOUNTING, FINANCE, AND COMMUNICATION, THE WORKSHOP INCLUDES: • Sessions on farm transition readiness and planning • Tools for building a transition team and working effectively together • Group discussions and opportunities to share insights and ask questions WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Farm families of all sizes and types are encouraged to participate. “This workshop is about equipping families with resources to protect their legacy and secure the long-term sustainability of their operations,” says Oakley. EVENT DETAILS Date: Monday, March 17, 2025 Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Venue: Queensbury Convention Centre Plus, your workshop registration includes complimentary admission to Canada’s Farm Show (March 18–20, 2025).
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