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Text Box: Vision: The East Central Alberta Forage Association is a non-profit agricultural organization located in East Central Alberta. It provides a forum for the exchange of positive ideas, basic research, and demonstration projects. Local and other surrounding area producers benefit from these on-site projects, forages, water, and cattle. The projects provide increased economic return and sustainability. Producers can use and duplicate the results. The E.C.A.F.A is seen as a leader in new, innovative ideas and leads/ influences government and industry. Mission: To test, apply and disseminate innovative, sustainable agricultural ideas for producers in East Central Alberta. Focus: Our present focus is to help producers by increasing awareness of farm management and value added principles through newsletters, workshops, etc.

Box 882

Provost,AB.

T0B 3S0

East Central Alberta Forage Association

Phone: 780-753-6227

Fax: 780-753-6227

Email: ecafa@telusplanet.net

Producers Working With Producers

Text Box: You have worked hard to get the farm or ranch to where it is today. In order for it to continue to be successful you need to think about a succession plan. There is so work involved, but it is well worth it. There are basically 6 steps involved: Discover expectations– Ask family members what they expect from the business. Explore the options– explore ownership and buisness arrangements options. Build a succession plan– Develop a draft plan regarding low labor, assets and management transfer will be handled.

Text Box: (D) Build a succession plan– Develop a draft plan regarding low labor, assets and management transfer will be handled. (E) Check with the experts– Talk to lawyers, accountants and other financial experts about your plan. (F) Review and finalize the plan– set a timeline of when the plan needs to be completed. Implement the plan—start with small changes toward your plan rather then taking on too much at once. We are planning to have a workshop on estate planning, risk management and financial management in the fall. Watch for more details.

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Tracy’s Two Cents	1
Ag—Fieldman’s Message	2
Pasture Project/ Cow Supplementation	3
Silage and Perennial Forage Variety plot	3
Project Tour	3
Estate Planning	4