Planning for Succession?
Planning for the future of your farm can feel complex, but getting started doesn’t have to be. Our Planning for Succession Workshops build your confidence to start and navigate the process, helping you understand key differences between asset transfer, business continuity, and intergenerational ownership.
You’ll gain clarity on what’s needed for a strong plan, define roles across generations, and map a clear path forward so you can take the next steps with confidence.
What you'll learn
- Understand the key stages of succession planning, from early conversations and goal setting through to developing and implementing a plan.
- Learn the differences between asset transfer, business continuance and intergenerational ownership, and their long term impact.
- Identify the financial, legal and personal information needed for a strong succession plan, and where to get the right support.
- Explore practical ways to define roles, responsibilities and expectations for everyone involved.
- Understand common succession planning mistakes and how to avoid them.
Who can come along
Decision Makers
Farm owners and primary decision-makers who are planning, or need to plan, the transfer of assets and leadership within their business.
Future Successors and Stakeholders
Next-generation farmers, family members, and key stakeholders who are involved in or impacted by the succession process.
Those Ready to Take the Next Step
People who have started thinking about succession and want clarity, structure, and momentum to move forward.
We'd love to see you there!
Take the first step of your succession journey and register for a workshop today.
- Free to attend
- Open to all farmers and growers, regardless of who you bank with
- Held in rural locations throughout New Zealand
- Bring along your family, friends or neighbours
Our workshop series
2500+ participants since 2021
Great for beginners and experienced farmers
120+ workshops since 2021
Meet the facilitator
Our Rabo Workshops are led by Lawrence Field of Rural Field Consultants Ltd. Originally from a sharemilking background, Lawrence went on to run a specialist farm accountancy practice in Masterton before focusing on facilitation and training across the country.
He remains actively involved in farming, currently finishing around 150 head of cattle just outside Masterton.
With a natural ability to speak “farmer language,” Lawrence makes the numbers side of farming clear, relevant, and engaging. He combines real-world insight with a genuine enthusiasm for helping farmers build confidence and capability through better understanding their business.
Lawrence Field, Rural Field Consultants Ltd.
Have questions?
Our workshops are typically a full day programme, finishing around 3pm. All workshop course material and catering is provided.
All our upcoming workshops are available here. You can also visit our Facebook page for our latest workshops.
Our Succession Planning Workshops will provide you the steps and tools to take that next step on your succession journey. Our workshops offer:
- Structured, guided conversations (not just day-to-day chats)
- Expert insights you may not have considered
- A neutral environment that makes tough topics easier to explore
You may have a clear vision, but succession only works when the next generation understands and supports it. Having your children there or bringing your parents along ensures your plans are realistic, shared, and something they’re actually prepared to step into.
Succession planning is a journey, not a one-time event. Starting early gives your family more options, more flexibility, and less pressure. Our Succession Planning Workshop will provide you with the tools to start the conversation.
