Programs help retiring farmers transition to next generation

New farmer classes coming to K-State

Amy Hadachek
Jul 13, 2023
Jul 13, 2023

Transitioning farmers (1).jpg — To talk about transferring his farm to a new generation of farmers, Dale Springer meets on his Kansas farm with Ashlee Westerhold, director of the Office of Farm and Ranch Transition in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Kansas State University.
Photos courtesy of Kirsten Conrad with Kansas State Research and Extension

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At 76, Dale Springer is ready to start his retirement plan and begin transitioning his crop and cattle operation to someone new.

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Transitioning farmers (2).jpg — To talk about transferring his farm to a new generation of farmers, Dale Springer meets on his Kansas farm with Ashlee Westerhold, director of the Office of Farm and Ranch Transition in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Kansas State University.
Photo courtesy of Kirsten Conrad with Kansas State Research and Extension

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Transitioning farmers (3).jpg — To talk about transferring his farm to a new generation of farmers, Dale Springer meets on his Kansas farm with Ashlee Westerhold, director of the Office of Farm and Ranch Transition in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Kansas State University.
Photo courtesy of Kirsten Conrad with Kansas State Research and Extension

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Reporter Amy Hadachek is a two-time Emmy Award winning meteorologist and a storm chaser who earned her NWA and AMS Broadcast Meteorology Seals of Approval. She and her husband live on a diversified farm in Kansas. Reach her at amy.hadachek@midwestmessenger.com.