sharing 40+ years of rural experience & financial knowledge to unravel farming complexities
Hello! I’m Fiona, the owner and founder of AgFM Services.
I established AgFM Services to provide facilitation and mediation support to the agricultural industry, rural communities and farming families across Australia.
AgFM services:
- Succession Planning (details below)
- Facilitate & handle negotiations
- Agricultural Workplace Mediation
- Farm Debt Mediation | NSW Rural Assistance Authority (RAA)
- Elder Mediation
SUCCESSION PLANNING: FACILITATED FAMILY MEETING
Succession planning is critical for the continued success and smooth transition of a farming property. It involves strategic planning for the transfer of farm management, ownership, and responsibilities from one generation to the next. A facilitated meeting, with the help of a neutral Mediator, can help guide this complex process. This process is completely confidential and offers parties the opportunity to speak independently and privately to the Mediator.
Above are the steps involved in succession planning. Succession planning varies across families and circumstances. It is an evolving process that requires thoughtful communication, understanding, and compromise. By following this facilitated meeting process, farming families can create a sustainable plan for the future, ensuring the farm’s continued success.