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June 12, 2019
SURVEY SPOTLIGHTS 
 

Who answered the Ag Succession Survey?

To better understand the results of the Ag Succession Survey, it’s important to understand who answered the survey.


The state of succession

Similar to the 2016 Census of Agriculture, a majority – 51 per cent – of survey respondents who identified themselves as the current owner said they do not have a succession plan in place.


Are we talking about it?

Aside from a small percentage – 10 per cent of current owners and 11 per cent of prospective owners – the majority of farming families surveyed are having discussions regarding transition planning.
 
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Dealing with dynamics

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