# Event Details - **Event Name**: Take Root Farm Succession & Estate Planning Conference - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 10 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am – Tue, 10 Feb, 2026 at 04:30 pm - **Event Description**: Learn skills on how to pass on your farm to the next generation at the Take Root Farm Succession & Estate Planning Conference!About this EventWelcome to the Take Root Farm Succession & Estate Planning Conference! Join us at The James B. Henry Center for Executive Development for a day filled with insightful sessions and expert advice on securing the future of your farm. Learn about succession planning and estate management from industry professionals, network with fellow farmers, and gain valuable knowledge to ensure the legacy of your farm. Don't miss out on this opportunity to grow and protect your farm for generations to come!Presented by:MICHIGAN PORK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATIONGREENSTONE FINANCIAL SERVICESMACMA APPLEMICHIGAN FARM BUREAUSponsored by:Farm Bureau InsuranceFarm Bureau Crop InsuranceFoster Swift Collins & Smith, PCVarnum LawWarner Norcross + Judd LLPFraleigh LawSchedule (as of 9/30/2025)Registration and Breakfast7:30-8:00a - Lobby/Heritage RoomWelcome8:00a - Heritage RoomIf Your Table Could Talk8:00a-9:00a - Heritage RoomJolene Brown (https://jolenebrown.com/)How We Did It: Succession Planning from the Kitchen Table9:00a-10:15a - Heritage RoomKoebel Farms, Welden Farms & Swisslane FarmsModerated by Jolene BrownBreak10:15-10:30aEstate Planning Essentials Group Session10:30a-11:20a - Heritage RoomTrent HildingBreakout Session 111:25a-12:15pRoom B106/107Financial Resilience: Insights on Legal, Tax, and FinancialStrategies for Farms (Tentative Title)GreenStone Farm Credit ServicesRoom B120Longterm Planning (Tentative Title)Michael Fraleigh, Fraleigh LawRoom B119Farm Estate Tax PlanningJeff Bushey, CPA, Nietzke & Faupel, PCLunch12:15p-12:55p - Heritage RoomBreakout Session 21:00p-1:50pRoom B106/107Financial Planning & Wealth Management Case Studies -Prosperous Plots & Harvest Hiccups (Tent. Title)Ben Bakken, Tri-Star TrustRoom B120Large Farms & Multiple OperationsMichael C. Zahrt, Foster SwiftRoom B119Farm Estate Tax PlanningJeff Bushey, CPA, Nietzke & Faupel, PCBreakout Session 31:55p-2:45pRoom B106/107Estate Planning and Life Insurance OptionsTrent Rappuhn, Frank Campione & Jim DempseyFarm Bureau Insurance of MichiganRoom B120Choosing Your Farm’s Business Structure and Examples of Succession Plans Utilizing Different EntitiesDean Reisner, Varnum LawRoom B119Distribution & Equalization Ideas for Distributing Your Estate Amongst Farm & Non-Farm ChildrenDanelle Harrington, Warner NorcrossBreak2:45p-3:00pBreakout Session 43:00p-3:50pRoom B106/107Medicare Made EasySylvia Bittner, Farm Bureau Health ServicesRoom B120Choosing Your Farm’s Business Structure and Examples of Succession Plans Utilizing Different EntitiesDean Reisner, Varnum LawRoom B119Young Farmer Focused Estate PlanningThomas A. Doyle, Doyle Law PCLet Go of the Rope3:55p-4:30p - Heritage RoomJolene Brown (https://jolenebrown.com/)Thank You and Wrap Up4:30p - Heritage RoomAgenda?: 07:30 AM - 08:00 AMRegistration & Breakfast?: 08:00 AMWelcome?: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AMIf Your Table Could TalkHost: Jolene Brown?: 09:00 AM - 10:15 AMHow We Did It: Succession Planning From the Kitchen TableHost: Koebel FarmsInfo: New for 2026! Join us for a powerful and practical panel discussion featuring three multi-generational farm families who will candidly share their real-life experiences with estate and succession planning. Moderated by renowned speaker, author, and family business consultant Jolene Brown, this session will dive into the challenges, hard conversations, and successful strategies these families have used to secure the future of their farms. Each family brings a unique perspective—from navigating legal complexities to addressing emotional hurdles and preserving both relationships and the legacy of their operations. This moderated conversation will offer valuable insights for anyone facing or anticipating the transition of a family farm. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions during an open Q&A segment, gaining direct access to advice and lessons learned from families who’ve “been there” and from Jolene’s deep expertise in the field.?: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AMBreak?: 10:30 AM - 11:20 AMEstate Planning Essentials Group SessionHost: Trent HildingInfo: Estate planning is the process of organizing how your assets—like land, money, and other property—will be managed and distributed after your death or if you become incapacitated. This Estate Planning 101 will give some of the basic tools used in order to protect your assets, provide for loved ones, and help minimize tax and legal complications. ?: 11:25 AM - 12:15 PMBreakout Session 1Info: See full schedule for session options and room locations!?: 12:15 PM - 12:55 PMLunch?: 01:00 PM - 01:50 PMBreakout Session 2Info: See full schedule for session options and room locations!?: 01:55 PM - 02:45 PMBreakout Session 3Info: See full schedule for session options and room locations!?: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PMBreak?: 03:00 PM - 03:50 PMBreakout Session 4Info: See full schedule for session options and room locations!?: 03:55 PM - 04:30 PMLet Go of the RopeHost: Jolene Brown?: 04:30 PMThank You & Wrap Up - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lansing/take-root-farm-succession-and-estate-planning-conference/100001757585769349 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences, health-wellness, art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 50, max: 50, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Lansing - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: The James B. Henry Center for Executive Development - **lat**: 42.70515820000001 - **long**: -84.5019378 - **full address**: The James B. Henry Center for Executive Development, 3535 Forest Road, Lansing, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Take Root Farm Succession & Estate Planning Conference - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/c0677d848162e65d55f5e9b2a91a68cba904eb988600d31677bdd8474ed54f22-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf0e9db-gmir.jpg?v=1759836785 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Take Root Farm Succession & Estate Planning Conference being held? - **A:** Take Root Farm Succession & Estate Planning Conference takes place on Tue, 10 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am to Tue, 10 Feb, 2026 at 04:30 pm at The James B. Henry Center for Executive Development, 3535 Forest Road, Lansing, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Take Root Farm Succession & Estate Planning Conference? - **A:** Tickets for Take Root Farm Succession & Estate Planning Conference are priced at USD 50 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 50Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Take Root Farm Succession & Estate Planning Conference? - **A:** Take Root Farm Succession & Estate Planning Conference is organized by Michigan Farm Bureau. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Take Root Farm Succession & Estate Planning Conference is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lansing, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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