“Unlock Your Personalized Roadmap to Succession Success”
Henry, Mercer & Rock Island County Farm Bureaus Host Farm Succession Planning Workshop
Is your farm future-ready? Join us for an exclusive, full-day workshop designed to help farm families build a clear, confident path forward for future generations. Led by UnCommon Farms’ Mike Downey, an expert in farm succession planning. This hands-on session provides actionable strategies to transform your plans from overwhelming to organized. The approach is designed to be personalized for the needs of your farming operation.
The day-long workshop, with important information for your entire farm family, will be held on Friday, February 20, 2026; 9:00am- 4:00pm at Lavender Crest Winery, 5401 US Hwy 6, Colona, IL.
Workshop highlights will include:
• The Common Traits of Highly Successful Farm Transitions
• Strong Business and Family Foundations
• Business Continuity and Governance
• Management and Leadership Transition
• Family Harmony and Communication
• Estate Planning and Wealth Preservation
• Your Personal Roadmap to Succession
Registration fee is $40 per person, and includes the full day’s workshop, materials, light breakfast and lunch. A Farm Bureau membership within the farm family is required for attendance. Registration deadline is February 16 – contact the Rock Island County Farm Bureau at (309) 736-7432 or email [email protected].
The day-long workshop, with important information for your entire farm family, will be held on Friday, February 20, 2026; 9:00am- 4:00pm at Lavender Crest Winery, 5401 US Hwy 6, Colona, IL.
Workshop highlights will include:
• The Common Traits of Highly Successful Farm Transitions
• Strong Business and Family Foundations
• Business Continuity and Governance
• Management and Leadership Transition
• Family Harmony and Communication
• Estate Planning and Wealth Preservation
• Your Personal Roadmap to Succession
Registration fee is $40 per person, and includes the full day’s workshop, materials, light breakfast and lunch. A Farm Bureau membership within the farm family is required for attendance. Registration deadline is February 16 – contact the Rock Island County Farm Bureau at (309) 736-7432 or email [email protected].
