Returning to the Ranch Workshop
Engaging families in meaningful estate and transition planning discussions
Sept. 12-13 in North Platte
West Central Research, Extension, and Education Center
402 W. State Farm Road
Registration fees will be collected at the event. Please bring exact cash or a check payable to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
The Returning to the Ranch workshop is designed with families in mind, providing a unique opportunity for multiple family members to participate in meaningful discussions on key topics, such as transitioning estate plans and improving family communication.
To maximize the benefits of this workshop, we encourage you to consider inviting off-farm or off-ranch children, in-laws, or others who may play a role in the transition process.
The workshop is being presented by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability and Nebraska Extension to help families improve their transition and estate plans, enhance their communication and build their knowledge of the legal and financial considerations associated with transition planning.
Tentative Agenda
Friday, Sept. 12, 2025
2:00 p.m. Welcome & Introductions
2:30 p.m. Session 1
4:15 p.m. Break
4:30 p.m. Session 2
6 p.m. Dinner
7 p.m. Group Activity
8 p.m. Adjourn
Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025
8:30 a.m. Day 1 Debrief
9 a.m. Session 3
10:15 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. Family Planning Time
Noon Lunch
1 p.m. Family Planning Time
2:30 p.m. Final Thoughts
3 p.m. Adjourn
Registration Fee
- Early Registration: On or before Sept. 4, $75 per person
- Late Registration: On or after Sept. 5, $85 per person
Hotel accommodations are not included and should be booked independently by each family, if needed.
Virtual Meetings
In addition to the in-person retreat on Sept. 12-13, the workshop includes two virtual follow-up sessions:
- Nov. 12, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
- Jan. 7, 2026, 6:30-8 p.m.
Questions?
Email the Center for Agricultural Profitability at cap@unl.edu.
Register
Register here.
