Farm Journal Legacy Project

In May 2008, Farm Journal introduced the Farm Journal Legacy Project - a concerted, long-term effort to address the succession planning needs of America's farm families.  Utilizing the strength of 13 media properties, the 134 year old legend, in collaboration with Legacy by Design, provides succession planning information and services to the agricultural community.  

In January 2010, Pioneer Hi-Bred announced "a multiyear sponsorship to support the Farm Journal Legacy Project in addressing succession planning... (This will) kick off the single largest industry initiative of its kind in agriculture today."  With Pioneer's philanthropic grant, the Legacy Project has now expanded to include a monthly national TV show, hosted by Kevin Spafford; a workshop series, weekly eNewsletter, case studies, and more.  With Pioneer's generous support, the Legacy Project encourages action and celebrates success.

We invite you to check back regularly for updates on new resources to guide you, your family, and your operation.                                                                                                                                            

"Leaving a legacy is more than building enduring family ties and creating an estate plan. A legacy is your success that lives on, from one generation to another... 

Succession planning is the key to growing success and creating a family legacy. It is not a miracle but, for the participating farm families, succession planning is a life transforming experience...

Realizing that many farm families are wrestling with how to leave a legacy, how to pass on the farm, how to preserve the wealth and how to bridge the generations, we're launching the Farm Journal Legacy Project...

Kevin Spafford, Farm Journal's succession planning expert and founder of Legacy by Design, will lead the consulting team that works with the families... from consultation to implementation."

Charlene Finck, VP Editorial - Farm Journal Media
Farm Journal, Production Journal - May 2008

About Farm Journal Media:

Farm Journal, the nation's premier agricultural magazine since 1878, was recently named as one of the top 25 all-time business publications. Aside from its flagship magazine, Farm Journal Media also includes Top Producer and other ag-based periodicals; operates a broadcast division (including Leave a Legacy, AgDay and U.S. Farm Report), offers live events and conferences such as the notable Top Producer Seminars.

Legacy by Design is honored to be part of the Farm Journal family, as the succession planning resource for the Farm Journal Legacy Project. In 2011, the Farm Journal Legacy Project was presented with the prestigious Grand Neal Award - referred to as the 'Pulitzer Prize of business journalism.'

Pioneer Hi-Bred (a DuPont Business) has announced sole sponsorship of the Farm Journal Legacy Project. Pioneer says, "Through Farm Journal Media, we will help to highlight opportunities, provide structure, give growers resources to help them succeed in their succession planning."  With Pioneer's support, the Legacy Project has expanded to include monthly TV shows, a workshop series, workbook, eNewsletter, and dedicated website. 

Located in Johnston, Iowa, Pioneer serves customers in over 90 countries worldwide. Known for superior products and research since 1926, Pioneer offers "Science with Service, Delivering Success^TM."

Please see also:

Endurance for Generations
Looking to the Future
Why We Support the Legacy Project

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