02/28/20
HAYS, Kan. – Planning for the future is vital, and families must take steps to ensure assets for the next generation. The Kansas State University’s K-State Research and Extension and the Fort Hays State University-Small Business Development Center are here to help.

An educational program, “Thriving Across Generations: Succession Planning in Rural Kansas,” will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, in Fort Hays State’s Memorial Union.

Registration begins at 5 p.m.

The featured speaker is Rick Feltenberger, regional director at the of the FHSU-KSBDC. Participants will also be able to choose one of three breakout sessions.

Farm succession planning will be led by Roger McEowen, the Kansas Farm Bureau Professor of Agricultural Law and Taxation in the Washburn University School of Law.

Tom Byler with both Emporia State University and Washburn University SBDCs, will discuss small business succession. FHSU’s Dr. Tony Gabel will speak about estate plans for families.

The $20 registration fee per person will include a meal and an estate planning notebook.

Online registration is available at
www.northwest.k-state.edu/events/thriving_across_generations/index.html

To register by mail, send a check, payable to Kansas State University, to
NW Area Office
Care of: Sara Juenemann
PO Box 786
Colby, KS 67701

Early registration ends on March 9. Registration of $30 will be accepted at the door but does not include a guarantee of a meal and notebook.  

For questions, call the Cottonwood District Extension Office at 785-628-9430.