Horticulture & Specialty Crops
Horticulture Farm Succession Plan
A template for a horticulture farm succession plan. It outlines goals, roles, and steps; review with an attorney and an advisor. Print a copy for each season and keep the filled pages with your farm records.
Download free PDF1 page, US Letter, prints clean in black and white
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Sections on this template
- Family and farm goals
- Current ownership and assets
- Successor and roles
- Training and transition steps
- Timeline for handing over
- Financial and tax questions
- Legal documents needed
- Review schedule and notes
How to use this template
Treat the headings as a starting outline. Add detail under each one, and keep the finished copy with your records.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA Farm Service Agency and USDA.
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