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Ag Proud/Progressive Cattle - November 2024
Featured article entitled, "When is it time to revise your farm succession plan?" featuring Rena Striegel, President of Transition Point Business Advisors. Learn More
Ag Proud/Progressive Cattle - September 2024
Featured article entitled, "Farming through the unknown: Keeping succession plans on track" featuring Rena Striegel, President of Transition Point Business Advisors. Learn More
Ag Proud/Progressive Cattle/Forage - June 2024
Featured article entitled, "Identifying a Non-family Successor for Your Farm or Ranching Operation: A Strategic Business Approach" featuring Rena Striegel, President of Transition Point Business Advisors. Learn More
Farm Journal – June 2024
Featured article entitled, "Now Is A Great Time To Make Sure Your Farm Can Survive" featuring Rena Striegel, President of Transition Point Business Advisors. Learn More
Ag Proud/Progressive Cattle – April 2024
Featured article entitled, "Paving the Way for the Next Generation to Return to the Farm" featuring Rena Striegel, President of Transition Point Business Advisors. Learn More
Farm Journal – February 2024
Featured Leaders in Ag - Q & A - entitled, "Rena Striegel Shares Her Thoughts on Leading With Intention" featuring Rena Striegel, President of Transition Point Business Advisors. Learn More
Farm Progress – January 2024
Featured article entitled, "Don't Let Farm Crash and Burn: Start New Year With Succession Plan" featuring Rena Striegel, President of Transition Point Business Advisors. Learn More
Progressive Cattle – October 2023
Featured article entitled, "Opening the Door to a Difficult Conversation" from Rena Striegel, President of Transition Point Business Advisors. Learn More
Top Producer – March/April 2023
Featured article entitled, "Stamp Out Entitlement" including insight from Rena Striegel, President of Transition Point Business Advisors. Learn More
Progressive Cattle – February 2023
Featured article entitled, "Manageable steps to make progress with succession planning this year" from Rena Striegel, President of Transition Point Business Advisors. Learn More
Top Producer – October 2022
Featured article on Top Producer of the Year entitled, "Founder's Mentality" including quote from Rena Striegel, President of Transition Point Business Advisors. Learn More
Progressive Forage – October 2022
Featured article with Rena Striegel, President of Transition Point Business Advisors, entitled, "Are You Setting Clear Expectations?". Learn More
Progressive Cattle – May 2022
Featured article with Rena Striegel, President of Transition Point Business Advisors, entitled, "Wellness Check: How's Your Marriage?". Learn More
Farm Journal – April 2022
Featured article with Rena Striegel, President of Transition Point Business Advisors, entitled, "4 Vital Succession Planning Steps". Learn More
Top Producer – April 2022
Featured article with Rena Striegel, President of Transition Point Business Advisors, entitled, "Build Core Strength". Learn More
Farm Journal's MILK – March/April 2022
Featured article including insights from Rena Striegel, President of Transition Point Business Advisors entitled, "Build An All-Star Team to Guide Your Succession Plan". Learn More
Hay and Forage Grower – March 2022
Featured article on The Malecha Family and Malecha Enterprises in Villard, MN entitled, "Succeeding in Succession". Learn More
Progressive Forage – March 2022
Featured article from Rena Striegel, President of Transition Point Business Advisors entitled, "Succession Planning: Who to include in the discussion". Learn More
Progressive Forage – December 2021
Featured article from Rena Striegel, President of Transition Point Business Advisors entitled, "Stepping Boldly Into Tough Conversations". Learn More
City View's Business Journal – November 2021
Congratulations Rena Striegel - Honoring business people who made a positive difference in the community in the past year. Learn More
Farm Journal – October 2021
Featured article from Rena Striegel, President of Transition Point Business Advisors entitled, "Set Your Successors Up For Success". Learn More
Progressive Forage – October 2021
Featured article from Rena Striegel, President of Transition Point Business Advisors entitled, "Three Steps to Overcome Family Dysfunction". Learn More
Land Management – August 2021
Peoples Company Newsletter with featured article entitled, "Midwest Company Launches the First Online Succession Planning Program for Farmers". Learn More
Progressive Forage – July 2021
Featuring Rena Striegel, President of Transition Point Business Advisors, in an article entitled, "Five Steps for Successful Business Planning". Learn More
Harvest News/USCHI – July 2021
Featuring Rena Striegel, President of Transition Point Business Advisors, in an article entitled, "Digging into the DIRTT Project". Learn More
Top Producer – April 2021
Featuring Rena Striegel, President of Transition Point Business Advisors, in an article entitled, "The Scoop on EOS". Learn More
Top Producer – April 2021
Featuring Rena Striegel, President of Transition Point Business Advisors, in an article entitled, "Planning With Off-Farm Heirs". Learn More
Ag Web – February 2021
Featuring Rena Striegel, President of Transition Point Business Advisors, from her presentation at the Online Top Producer Summit. Learn More
Farm Journal Magazine – December 2020 Issue
Includes an article entitled “Skip the Secrets” with comments from Rena Striegel, President of Transition Point Business Advisors. Learn More
Farm Journal Magazine – November 2020 Issue
Includes an article on “Clarity and Your Succession Plan” from Rena Striegel, President of Transition Point Business Advisors. Learn More
Farm Journal Magazine – March 2020 Issue
Includes an article on “Building Your Circle of Trust” that features Rena Striegel, President of Transition Point Business Advisors. Learn More
Top Producer Magazine – February 2020 Issue
Includes an article on “Are Your Ready To Transition Your Farm?” that features Rena Striegel, President of Transition Point Business Advisors. Learn More
Progressive Forage Magazine – September 2019 Issue
Includes an article on “5 Things To Consider When Developing A Transition Plan” that features Rena Striegel, President of Transition Point Business Advisors. Learn More
Progressive Forage Magazine – May 2019 Issue
Includes an article on “The Importance Of Allowing Experimentation On Your Farm” that features Rena Striegel, President of Transition Point Business Advisors. Learn More
Progressive Forage Magazine – December 2018 Issue
Includes an article on “Managing Change, It Takes A Team” that features Rena Striegel, President of Transition Point Business Advisors. Learn More
Progressive Forage Magazine – August 2018 Issue
Includes an article on “When Your Business Partner Is Your Spouse” that features Rena Striegel, President of Transition Point Business Advisors. Learn More
EVENTS
Top Producer Summit – February 2025
February 17 - 19, 2025Kansas City, MO The Top Producer Summit brings together the nation’s top producers for networking, education, entertainment and more. Take time away from the farm to discover business opportunities, gain invaluable insights and increase your...
The DIRTT Project LIVE! – December 2025
The DIRTT Project LIVE! The DIRTT Project is the first program of its kind in the world. Coming to Des Moines on December 10 - 12, 2025 Offering this presentation both LIVE and as a LIVE-STREAM! Recognizing that many farmers may feel uncertain about purchasing an...
FEATURED BLOG ARTICLES
When is it time to revise your farm succession plan?
Succession planning is not a “one and done” event. The real work begins after the plan is in place, as circumstances change and the original roadmap becomes outdated. For many farm and ranch families, creating a succession plan can feel like reaching the finish line...
Secure Your Farm’s Legacy: Virtual Succession Workshop for Teams
If any of these four challenges sound familiar, The DIRTT Project aims to help you and provide clarity. Article by Margy Eckelkamp The organizers of The DIRTT Project are ready to help farms tackle their toughest family business issues. With both in-person...
Farming through the unknown: Keeping succession plans on track
Uncertainties should not paralyze decision-making or delay essential long-term strategies such as succession planning. Ensuring a smooth transition to the next generation or new management is critical for the continuity and sustainability of the operation. In...