(ND Ag Connection) – Recognizing the educational needs of small businesses and farm and ranch families, North Dakota State University Extension will offer Design Your Succession Plan workshops this fall and winter.

The curriculum includes information developed specifically for those considering a transition away from full-time work as well as information for the next generation of farmers, ranchers and small business owners.

“Preparing the next generation to weather this uncertain environment is an important part of these potential retirements and is important to the legacy of the farm, ranch or business,” says Andrea Bowman, NDSU Extension program coordinator for leadership and civic engagement.

Design Your Succession Plan for Small Businesses will be offered virtually. The workshop consists of three one-hour sessions held on Oct. 30, Nov. 6 and Nov. 13 from 6 to 7 p.m. CDT.

Design Your Succession Plan for Farms and Ranches will take place in several locations across the state. Locations and dates are:

Willow City, North Dakota – Nov. 1, 8, 15

Medina, North Dakota – Nov. 1, 8

Carrington, North Dakota – Dec. 5, 7, 12

Underwood, North Dakota – Feb. 1, 6, 8

Design Your Succession Plan workshops help farm and ranch families and business owners think about what they want for their business, explore the options and consider the consequences of each option before making any decisions.