Real Talk to Real Timelines: A Take Root Immersive Farm Succession Workshop
August 12-13, 2026 – West 48 Conference Center – West Des Moines, Iowa
“Real Talk to Real Timelines,” builds on Iowa Farm Bureau’s Take Root programming with a two-day, hands-on experience designed for farm families who want to protect what they’ve built and prepare for what comes next. Recognizing that farming is more than a business—it’s a way of life shaped by generations—this immersive workshop helps families navigate the complex personal, operational, and ownership decisions required for long-term continuity.
Through short learning bursts and structured, family specific work time with experienced coaches, participants build a comprehensive Succession Plan Binder by the end of the two-day workshop. Families leave with clear vision and values, defined roles and governance, mapped land and ownership structures, transition timelines, risk and estate planning checklists, and a concrete 90 day action plan—ensuring today’s decisions support an enduring legacy for future generations.
Let’s get talking! For a detailed agenda or to register, see the information below.
REGISTRATION: Only Available to Farm Bureau Members
Special Early Bird Price: (Available now through June 8, 2026)
$100.00 per Farm Bureau Member Family (cost includes up to six attendees)
Regular Price: (After June 8, 2026)
$150.00 per Farm Bureau Member Family (cost includes up to six attendees)
*Need to bring more voices to the table? For an additional (2) family members to join - add $50.00 to the cost of registration.
Registration closes on July 24, 2026. To register or view an agenda, click on the buttons below.
DON’T MISS THE NEXT STEP —TURN REAL FAMILY CONVERSATIONS INTO REAL, ACTIONABLE PLANS FOR YOUR FARM’S FUTURE.
