November 26, 2019
A template. A letter to share with your heirs to start a conversation on the future of your farmland.
Date:
To my future generations:
SECTION 1: The farm basics, “Nuts and Bolts”
My farm is acres located:
I have owned the farm since:
Enterprises on the farm include:
We used to raise these enterprises on the farm:
My farm has changed over the years in the following ways:
SECTION 2: Strongest memories and events, “The Heart and Soul”
My strongest memories of the farm are:
I remember best these sights/smells/sounds/touches/tastes:
These events stand out as particularly important about the farm:
SECTION 3: Goal setting, “Vision for the Future”
My number one goal for my farmland is:
This is my very top goal because:
The following goals are also my priorities (although not my top goal):
These are important goals for me because:
SECTION 4: Conclusion, “Parting Gifts”
It is important that my farm is managed like this:
30 years from now, I want people to remember this about my farm:
Lastly, I want to leave you with this information:
Signed: _________________________________________
Thanks to Swander Woman Productions and Practical Farmers of Iowa.
maryswander.com, practicalfarmers.org