Become a Certified Farm Succession Coordinator

Farm Succession Coordinator Certification Training

The IFTN provides a 20-hour training spanning 2 1/2 days for individuals wanting to work with farm families and coordinate their farm business succession planning process.  Succession planning is not only the transfer of assets, but also the transfer of labor, skills and decision making. It requires financial analysis to ensure the business can support the goals of all the members and requires planning and communication skills. Many farm businesses are realizing the importance of creating a succession plan and the value of a skilled facilitator to lead the process of clarifying their goals and ideas, exploring options, and coordinating communication. A facilitated process can lead to better informed business planning and estate planning decisions.

Who should attend this training?  Attorneys, Extension Educators, Accountants, Tax Planners, Farm Business Instructors, Estate Planners, Financial Advisors, Ag Lenders, Farm Management Company or Association Staff, Conservation Specialists, Mediators, Farm Family Consultants, etc.

Check out the Events page for upcoming FSC certification trainings and register today!

IFTN Education and Certified Farm Transition Coordinator CEU Opportunities

Live virtual Certified Farm Succession Coordinator Training

June 2025

Co-sponsored by UW-Madison Division of Extension & International Farm Transition Network

WHEN: (all times are Central Time)

  • Monday, June 2, 2025 – 10:00 am – 1:30 pm Central Time
  • Friday, June 6, 2025 – 10:00 am – 1:30 pm Central Time
  • Tuesday, June 10, 2025 – 10:00 am – 1:30 pm Central Time
  • Thursday, June 12, 2024 – 10:00 am – 1:30 pm Central Time

This virtual version of this training is limited to 20 participants to ensure a positive learning experience. Participants must attend all three virtual days. There will be homework assignments between the live Zoom training days.

REGISTRATION LINK: https://uwmadison.eventsair.com/june25training/reg

COST: Registration fees are $950/person before April 18, 2025, and $1,000 after April 18. The registration site will close on Friday, May 16, 2025. Registrations must be paid in full by May 16. Registration includes materials, live virtual instruction, and a 2025-26 International Farm Transition Network membership. Materials will be shipped to participants prior to the first live Zoom session. Organizations that register three or more people can receive a group discount of $50/per person. The group must be registered at the same time and paid for as a group.

CANCELLATIONS: A full refund will be issued if you cancel on or before Friday, April 18, 2025. A refund, minus a $150 cancellation fee, will be issued if you cancel after April 18, but before May 16, 2025.  No refunds will be given after Friday, May 16, 2025. Substitutions are welcome at any time. If the training is cancelled for any reason, your registration fee will be refunded. The meeting organizer is not responsible for the refund of any other costs.

For more information about the training: https://farms.extension.wisc.edu/certified-farm-succession-coordinator-training/

Questions? Contact: Joy Kirkpatrick, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension Farm Succession Outreach Specialist  joy.kirkpatrick@wisc.edu, 608.263.3485.

September 2025

Co-sponsored by UW-Madison Division of Extension & International Farm Transition Network

WHEN: (all times are Central Time)

  • Tuesday, September 16, 2025 – 10 am – 1:30 pm Central Time
  • Thursday, September 18, 2025 – 10 am – 1:30 pm Central Time
  • Tuesday, September 23, 2025 – 10 am – 1:30 pm Central Time
  • Thursday, September 25, 2025 – 10 am – 1:30 pm Central Time

This virtual version of this training is limited to 20 participants to ensure a positive learning experience. Participants must attend all four virtual days. There will be homework assignments between the live Zoom training days.

REGISTRATION LINK: https://uwmadison.eventsair.com/sept25training/reg

COST: Registration fees are $950/person before August 1, 2025, and $1,000 after August 1. The registration site will close on Friday, August 29, 2025. Registrations must be paid in full by August 29, 2025. Registration includes materials, live virtual instruction, and a 2025-26 International Farm Transition Network membership. Materials will be shipped to participants prior to the first live Zoom session. Organizations that register three or more people can receive a group discount of $50/per person. The group must be registered at the same time and paid for as a group.

CANCELLATIONS: A full refund will be issued if you cancel on or before Friday, August 1, 2025. A refund, minus a $150 cancellation fee, will be issued if you cancel after August 1 but before August 29, 2025.  No refunds will be given after Friday, August 29, 2025. Substitutions are welcome at any time. If the training is cancelled for any reason, your registration fee will be refunded. The meeting organizer is not responsible for the refund of any other costs.

For more information about the training: https://farms.extension.wisc.edu/certified-farm-succession-coordinator-training/

Questions? Contact: Joy Kirkpatrick, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension Farm Succession Outreach Specialist  joy.kirkpatrick@wisc.edu, 608.263.3485.

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