This workshop is intended for farm owners, agricultural business owners, and small family business owners. 

Why should you attend?

• Learn steps necessary to successfully transition your life’s work
• Strengthen and secure your farm’s future
• We’ll help you reduce your risk of doing nothing (not having a plan)
• Learn about resources available to help you

What will you learn?

• The importance of valuing your business
• Planning for your farm’s future
• Essential steps for farm/business transition planning
• Protecting and planning for your future and possible retirement
• Understanding the importance of succession or transition planning
• Key elements of estate planning

Workshop participants requesting SCORE’s free mentoring services will receive a free copy of the University of Wisconsin Extension Service workbook “Cultivating Your Farm’s Future” to assist them in planning the nest steps.

Presented By: Jason DeKeuster

Jason grew up in Roseville, Minnesota. He studied at the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Finance and Economics. Jason started working for TCF Bank as a loan officer and moved to Colorado to start TCF Bank Consumer Lending in 1997. Quickly experiencing success, Jason was promoted to Regional Manager and eventually named acting Senior Vice President.  After ten years of working throughout Denver and Colorado Springs, in 2006, Jason returned to Minnesota where he joined the Minneapolis Financial Group and started his financial services career. Jason spends his time outside of the firm working with Rotary, Delta Sigma Phi and volunteering with the St. Paul Winter Carnival.