New Rockford Transcript - Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883

Many North Dakota farmers and ranchers know that when they retire, they want their business to stay in the family, but they aren't sure how to make that happen.

They aren't alone. Studies indicate that while 88% of farm families hope to pass the farm on to the next generation, only 30% of farms survive the second generation, 12% survive the third generation and 3% survive the fourth generation.

To reverse that trend, North Dakota State University Extension is offering "Design Your Succession Plan" educational programs at a number of sites across the state this winter. This program is design...