2024 Pre-Conference Farm Family Forum

Date and Time

Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM CDT

Location

This event is Hybrid:
Join us virtually via the Zoom link shared the morning of the event.

OR

Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Sioux Falls
201 E 8th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103

Fees/Admission

In-Person Member: $149 - includes up to four in-person member attendees and $49 for each additional registration.
In-Person Guest: $249 - includes up to four in-person non-member attendees and $49 for each additional registration.
Virtual Member: $149*
Virtual Guest: $249*
- *Virtual rates include an unlimited number of registrations from the same company/family for one price!

Description

Farm Family Forum

Finding Fairness in Farm Transition

Elaine Froese, Author

Prairie Family Business Association invites you to join us for a transformative pre-conference event. Farm Family Forum is an all-new event for family-run farms and ranches designed to address the unique challenges and opportunities faced by farm families in their journey towards successful transitions. The event will be led by renowned farm family transition expert Elaine Froese.

About Elaine Froese:
Elaine Froese is a certified professional speaker, coach, and author with over 40 years of experience in helping farm families navigate the intricacies of communication, conflict resolution, and successful farm transitions. As a farmer and mother herself, Elaine intimately understands the culture of agriculture, making her the go-to expert for families seeking harmony through understanding.

What to Expect:
Elaine's expertise lies in tackling the "Undiscussabull™" - those critical issues within farm families that often go unspoken. Recognized for excellence in Farm Business Management and known as "Canada’s Farm Whisperer," Elaine will guide farm families in attendance to communicate better, find harmony through understanding, and secure a profitable farm legacy.

Key Takeaways:
● Communication Styles: Identify your communication style and learn effective ways to express expectations and agreements.
● Fairness in Transition: Gain insights into achieving fairness in farm transition, covering key issues such as income streams, housing, and overall equity.
● Actionable Plans: Create a timeline for action, encompassing communication, estate planning, financial strategies, and conflict resolution.
● Award-Winning Expertise: With 40+ years of professional speaking, 6+ years as a Certified Speaking Professional, and numerous awards, Elaine brings unparalleled expertise to the Farm Family Forum.

Who Should Attend:
● Farm Owners
● Successors (Future Owners and/or Operators)
● Family Members
● Agricultural Professionals

2024 Annual Family Business Conference:
The Farm Family Forum serves as the perfect precursor to Prairie Family Business Association's 2024 Annual Family Business Conference on April 17th & 18th, 2024, at the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown. Register for both events and enjoy three days of focus on your family’s legacy.