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 attendance (in Des Moines) and for the first time ever a fully integrated online option, the upcoming event takes place Dec. 2 – 4, 2024.

The in-person event is led by experts with personalized facilitation.

The live stream offers real-time participation with the ability to ask questions and join discussions.

Register at www.thedirttproject.com

Who should attend? If any of these four challenges sound familiar, The DIRTT Project aims to help you and provide clarity.

1. “We don’t know where to start.”

“Succession planning feels overwhelming and deciding who will take over the family farm or ranch seems impossible,” says Rena Striegel, of Transition Point Advivors, who organizes the event.

2. “We have personality conflicts and dysfunction.”

“Family dynamics can be complicated, especially when it comes to discussing the future of the business,” Striegel says. “Tensions can run high, making it difficult to have productive conversations.”

3. “We’re afraid to talk about it because we don’t want to create conflict.”

Strigel says it’s common for succession planning can stir up emotions, and stakeholders may be avoiding the conversation to prevent disagreements within the family.

4.“We’ve started before, and it didn’t work.”

“Maybe you’ve tried to have these conversations in the past, but things fell apart, or decisions were never fully made. You’re left feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward,” Striegel says.

The DIRTT Project is a hands-on workshop specifically designed to help agricultural families work through the complexities of farm and ranch succession planning.

“Our program addresses not only the logistical and financial aspects of succession but also the emotional and relational challenges that come with passing the torch to the next generation,” Striegel says.

Attendees can expect to:

• • • • Create a Clear Succession Plan
      • Resolve Family Tensions
      • Encourage Honest Conversations

“The DIRTT Project is different than other farm and ranch succession planning,” Strigel says. “It doesn’t have to be overwhelming.”

She says every program is structured to give attendees the following takeaways:

• • • • Immediate Impact
      • Customized Solutions
      • Expert Guidance
      • Proven Results

This article also found here on AGWEB – Farm Journal

Article featuring: Rena Striegel, President of Transition Point Business Advisors

Transition Point Business Advisors as has a program entitled, The DIRTT Project, which gives the American Farmer full control of their succession plan from beginning to end.

Go to our website to learn more about The DIRTT Project.