As you consider the best options for transferring your farm or agribusiness, it may be helpful to read through some communication suggestions offered by the Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives.

The Farm Transfer: Talking and Planning with Your Family prepared by Jill Falloon and Donna Hastings begins,

"One of the most critical issues in the life of a farm business is the preparation for the transfer of the farm to the next generation -- a process that is often hard to think about, let alone act upon. Many farmers do not want to deal with the topic because they do not know where to start, and they find it a difficult subject to broach with their families. If you start early, the idea will not be so overwhelming... and the topic will become a natural item of family discussion."