2012 Program Information

Who should attend:

Farmers and ranchers who have a desire to successfully develop a transition plan for their farm/ranch business.  Spouses, other current and potential future busienss partners are strongly urged to attend these sessions together.

February 9, 2012, 6:15 - 9:30 pm CT or 5:15-8:30 pm MT

Getting Started and the Importance of Communication - Dr. Gary Goreham, Professor, Department of Sociology, North Dakota State University

February 16, 2012, 6:15 - 9:30 pm CT or 5:15-8:30 pm MT

Farm Business Arrangements: Pros and Cons of Different Types of Business Organization for Farmers in North Dakota - Andy Zenk, JD, Thomas M  Cooley Law School, Lansing, MI.  Agribusiness Consultant, AgCountry Farm Credit Services, Grand Forks, ND

February 23, 2012, 6:15 - 9:30 pm CT or 5:15-8:30 pm MT

Farm Estate and Succession Planning Tax and Economic Consequences of Asset Transfer Strategies - Andy Zenk, JD, Thomas M  Cooley Law School, Lansing, MI.  Agribusiness Consultant, AgCountry Farm Credit Services, Grand Forks, ND

The sessions will be held at the following locations:

Ashley - Ashley High School, 703 W Main St, Room 148, Ashley, ND
Contact Crystal Schaunaman, McIntosh County Extension Agent, 701-288-3465

Beulah - Beulah High School, 204 5th St NW, Beulah, ND
Contact Dena Kemmet, Mercer County Extension Agent, 701-873-5195

Bottineau - Bottineau County District Court Room, 2nd Floor, Bottineau County Courthouse, 314 W 5th St, Bottineau, ND
Contact Tim Semler or Karla Monson, Bottineau County Extension Agents, 701-228-2253

Cando - Towner County Extension Office, 404 5th Ave, Suite 1, Cando, ND
Contact Crystal Martodam, Towner County Extension Agent, 701-968-4362

Carrington - Carrington Research Extension Center, 663 Hwy 281 NE, Carrington, ND
Contact Joel Lemer or Donna Anderson, Foster County Extension Agents, 701-652-2581
Or Tim Becker or Donna Anderson, Eddy County Extension Agents, 701-947-2454

Cooperstown - CANCELLED

Devils Lake - Armory Meeting Room, 417 5th St NE, Devils Lake, ND
Contact Brenda Langerud or Bill Hodous, Ramsey County Extension Agents, 701-662-7027

Grand Forks - Grand Forks County Extension Office, County Office Building, 151 S 4th St S302, Grand Forks, ND
Contact Willie Huot, Grand Forks County Extension Agent, 701-780-8229

Minot - North Central Research Extension Center, 5400 Hwy 83 S, Minot, ND
Contact Paige Brummund or Lori Scharmer, Ward County Extension Agents, 701-857-6450

Stanley - Mountrail County Extension Office, Memorial Building, 18 2nd Ave SW, Stanley, ND
Contact Sharon Smith, Mountrail County Extension Agent, 701-628-2835

Valley City - Barnes County Public Health DES Room, Barnes County Courthouse, 230 4th  St NW, Valley City, ND
Contact Randy Grueneich, Barnes County Extension Agent, 701-845-8549

Wahpeton - Richland County Commission Room, Richland County Courthouse, 418 2nd Ave N, Wahepton, ND
Contact Jason Goltz, Richland County Extension Agent, 701-642-7793

Questions may also be directed to Willie Huot, Grand Forks County Extension Agent and State Corodinator, 701-780-8229.