Use of On-Line Videos for Farm Succession Education Presented at: 2013 Extension Risk Management Education National Conference April 3-4, 2013 Denver, Colorado Bob Parsons and Jesse Richardson University of Vermont West Virginia University/Virginia Tech

What Are These Videos? Videos on Farm Succession Issues Available on-line and on DVD 5 videos on farmer experiences 18 videos on related topics – Retirement, Income – Business organization – Wills, trusts, other topics

Why We Made Them Need to extend impact of education Workshop participants requested copies of material For people who could not attend workshops Allow education beyond the grant life Provide reference for other educators

Process Picked topics to address Worked with practicing attorney Developed scripts, reviewed by attorney Filmed in studio Edited by professionals Final video on web available to everyone

Videos Available Testimonials: Sunrise Orchard Willow Crossing Farm North Williston Cattle Co. Richardson Family Farm Hall-Breen Farm Topical Videos : Planning for Retirement Estate Planning Types of Taxes to Consider Divorce and the Family Farm Sample Farm Business Transfer Wills Other Topical Videos: A look at Trusts Wills & Trusts: Differences Conservation Easements Assessing Financial Viability Farm Business Agreements Use of Buy-Sell Agreements Defining the Business Choosing a Business Entity Limited Liability Companies Fair vs. Equal Treatment of Heirs Using Different Ownership Methods to Transfer the Farm

Final Product 18 topical videos and 5 farmer testimonials Available at: To date, more than 1200 hits, 43 states, 5 countries

Bob Parsons - Farm Transfer Issues 2013 At: Click on “Transferring The Farm Videos”

Let’s Look at a Couple of Videos…