{"id":90055,"date":"2024-10-18T12:03:08","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T16:03:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/?post_type=rbc_my_money_matter&#038;p=90055"},"modified":"2024-11-18T08:56:02","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T13:56:02","slug":"succession-planning-start-planning-for-your-farms-future-today","status":"publish","type":"rbc_my_money_matter","link":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/business\/business-stages\/transition-your-business\/succession-planning-start-planning-for-your-farms-future-today\/","title":{"rendered":"Succession Planning: Start Planning for Your Farm\u2019s Future Today"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-single-article-header\">\n\t<section class=\"section-grey cover pad-t-hlf\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-inner w-half w-mob-full centered-margin cover section-grey pad-tb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inline-block pill-container pill-taxonomies\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b snipe pill is-style-blue-pill\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"primary-taxonomy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/topic\/agriculture\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Agriculture<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"mar-b-hlf mar-t-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf h2 has-black-color\">Succession Planning: Start Planning for Your Farm\u2019s Future Today<\/h1><p class=\"mar-b-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf author-text\">By Royal Bank of Canada<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"featured-image-wrapper pos-rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/Succession-Planning.jpg?quality=80\" class=\" cover-image  wp-post-image\" alt=\"A farm\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/Succession-Planning.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/Succession-Planning.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/Succession-Planning.jpg?resize=768,576 768w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/Succession-Planning.jpg?resize=1024,768 1024w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/Succession-Planning.jpg?resize=1536,1152 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\t<div class=\"article mar-t-dbl\">\n\t\t\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"section-inner socials-section\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"top-socials-bar mob-mar-b-hlf\">    <div class=\"social-links mob-mar-b-hlf mob-mar-t-hlf\">\n            <a class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-custom sharing-email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=Succession Planning: Start Planning for Your Farm\u2019s Future Today &#038;body=Hi, I thought you might be interested in this article from RBC My Money Matters: https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/business\/business-stages\/transition-your-business\/succession-planning-start-planning-for-your-farms-future-today\/\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/rbc-blocks\/assets\/img\/icons\/icon-email.svg\"\n          alt=\"envelope icon\">\n        <span>\n          Email        <\/span>\n      <\/a>\n      <div class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-copy-wrapper\">\n        <button class=\"sharing-custom sharing-copy\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/business\/business-stages\/transition-your-business\/succession-planning-start-planning-for-your-farms-future-today\/\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/rbc-blocks\/assets\/img\/icons\/icon-related.svg\"\n            alt=\"copy icon\">\n          <span id=\"sharing-copyUrl-Label\">\n            Copy URL          <\/span>\n        <\/button>\n        <input type=\"text\" class=\"sharing-copy-text\" aria-labelledby=\"sharing-copyUrl-Label\">\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"section-inner w-half w-mob-full centered-margin pad-tb-0 mob-mar-t-hlf mob-mar-b\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"cover-pub-line text-xs mar-b-hlf\">Published October 18, 2024 \u2022 3 Min Read<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-block  pos-rel\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-inner-block  section-inner w-half w-mob-full\" style=\"border-radius:0x\">\n<p>With the right tools, expertise, and resources, creating a formal succession plan can help you smoothly transition the ownership or management of your farm to the next generation while ensuring the long-term success of your operation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If succession planning is on your mind, you\u2019re not alone. According to a 2023 RBC Report<sup>1<\/sup>&nbsp;on farming labour renewal in Canada, the average age of Canadian farm operators is steadily increasing. This trend places agriculture on the cusp of one of the biggest labour and leadership transitions in the country\u2019s history, as many farmers are slowing down and preparing to pass on their responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With so many family operations facing transitions in management or ownership, questions about the farm&#8217;s future, how to protect and ensure a legacy, and streamline retirement loom large for many Canadian producers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a formal succession plan can help you navigate these complex transitions smoothly and plan the future you want for yourself, your family, and your business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a succession plan, and why are they useful?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Though selling your physical assets may seem straightforward, transferring ownership or management responsibilities can be a multi-faceted puzzle. So, whether you\u2019re planning to step away gradually or exit to pursue a new venture, it\u2019s essential to have a plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply put, a succession plan clearly outlines your intentions for the future transition of your family or business, ensuring a smooth and successful shift toward your long-term goals. It can help you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>provide financial security for your future and ensure prosperity for the next generation;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>manage your wealth and minimize tax liability;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>outline intentions for transferring assets and strive for fairness among family members;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>identify external players needed to help with transition plans and strategy, and;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>give you a written framework for resolving disputes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If succession planning is on the minds of most producers, why does only 1 in 12 producers have one?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Much of it boils down to the fact that the day-to-day demands of running an operation can take precedence over long-term planning, not to mention the foreboding feelings many producers have about starting tough conversations with family members or successors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Combine that with the fact that producers often lack access to the professional expertise and resources they need to navigate what can feel like a complex and costly process, and it\u2019s not surprising that \u201c66% of farmers do not have a formal succession plan in place, leaving the future of farmland in doubt.<sup>1<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to take the first step? 10 steps to move toward the future you want.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Recognizing the hurdles many of today\u2019s producers face in succession planning, we\u2019re committed to simplifying the process and connecting farmers with the expertise and information they need to move forward confidently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/business\/advice\/industry-expertise\/agriculture\/_assets-custom\/pdf\/EN-Succession-Plan-Digital-Guide.pdf\" data-dig-id=\"LP-90055-07b41f47\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"RBC\u2019s Farm Succession Planning Guide\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">RBC\u2019s Farm Succession Planning Guide<\/a>\u00a0provides an overview of 10 key areas you may have to navigate in the coming years as you begin to plan your succession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter where you are on your succession-planning journey, this guide will help you start conversations with key players, think about the necessary records and documents, consider future income needs and tax impacts, and get a positive start on ensuring prosperity for those who are most important to you through future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/contact.rbc.com\/fscontact\/index-financial.php?prod=AGR\" data-dig-id=\"LP-90055-39c74a91\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"Get in touch with an RBC agriculture relationship manager\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">Get in touch with an RBC agriculture relationship manager<\/a>&nbsp;to hear how we can help you with your operations succession plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-xs-font-size\"><sup>1<\/sup>&nbsp;https:\/\/thoughtleadership.rbc.com\/farmers-wanted-the-labour-renewal-canada-needs-to-build-the-next-green-revolution\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-default-collapsible\"><p><button class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#collapse834a1009\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse834a1009\" data-dig-id=\"LP-57738-834a1009\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"accordion closed\" action-closed=\"accordion closed\" action-opened=\"accordion open\" data-dig-label=\"Things our lawyers want you to know\"><span>Things our lawyers want you to know<\/span><span>Things our lawyers want you to know<\/span><\/button><\/p><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"collapse834a1009\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-collapsible-inner-block collapse-inner\">\n<p>This article is intended as general information only and is not to be relied upon as constituting legal, financial or other professional advice. 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