Are you financially ready for farm transition? Questions to help you assess

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Assessing your current state is a key step in the farm transition journey. As you build a plan, it's important to understand where your farm, family and finances stand today.

Use the questions below to assess financial readiness from three perspectives: Current owners transitioning out of the farm operation, successors preparing to take on greater responsibility and the farm operation itself.

Are you transition-ready? Ask yourself these questions

Review each statement and answer either "yes", "no", or "not sure".

You don't need every answer right now. The goal is to identify gaps and next-step conversations that can help move your transition forward with confidence. A "no" or "not sure" response isn't a problem. It simply highlights an area that may need more attention, discussion, or support.

Understand where your farm and family stand today

Farm transition decisions become easier when everyone has a clear picture of the current reality. That's why assessing your current state is a key stage in FCC's 9-step pathway to farm transition.

Your "no" or "not sure" responses can help identify where to focus next, start important family conversations or determine where professional support may be helpful.

Not sure how transition-ready your farm and family are? Read 3 ways to assess that you're ready for farm transition. Wherever you are in your farm transition journey, FCC has resources to help.

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