Background Information
Setting/Landscape
Moderator, Mary Ahearn
- Transition of U.S. Agriculture to Best Meet the Challenges Ahead: Secretary Tom Vilsack, U.S. Department of Agriculture
- Future U.S. Agricultural Production at Stake: The Challenges of Agricultural Producer Transition: Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University
- Social Forces and Cultural Factors Impacting Farm Transitions: Shoshanah Inwood, University of Vermont
National Policies
Moderator, Ron Dust
- Legal Issues Affecting Farm Transition: Shannon Ferrell, Oklahoma State University
- Federal Policies Impacting Beginning Farmers: FSA, NRCS, Small Farm Programs, Other: Charles Dodson, Farm Service Agency, USDA
- Transitions in Agriculture: Perspectives on the Farm Credit System: Steve Koenig, Farm Credit
- Ag Credit Survey: Nathan Kauffman, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City - Omaha Branch
- Facilitated Group Discussion: Mary Ahearn, Economic Research Service, USDA
Lessons Learned
Moderator, Damona Doye
- Lessons Learned from Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Projects funded by NIFA: Randy Westgren, University of Missouri
- Lessons Learned from Farm Transition Projects funded through Risk Management Education:Dave Goeller, University of Nebraska, Regional Risk Management Education Center
- Insights from experienced consultants: Dave Goeller, University of Nebraska
- Retired Farmer - An Elusive Concept: Joy Kirkpatrick, University of Wisconsin
Future Directions
Moderator, Mitch Morehart
- Policies to Improve Farm Transition and Opportunities for Beginners: Brandon Willis, Risk Management Agency, USDA
- Facilitated Group Discussion of Major Issues and Wrap-Up: Mike Boehjle, Purdue University