What Participants are Saying
Build a Clear Plan
“Generation Next is a great foundation for any farm or ranch business – even if you’re not in Texas!… We put an offer in on a ranch the same week the class started and by the end of the course, I developed an entire business plan… This class helped my husband and I prioritize our capital and develop a plan.” – Corrine W.
“Writing a business plan from scratch while knowing the amount of stuff that you actually don’t know was a daunting task, but the course helped break the process down into its components so that you cannot get wrapped around the axle. This was a major relief for me.” – Michael M.
Start the Conversation
“As a ‘generation nexter’, this course really taught me so much that I felt like I was missing… Every week I was able to take info from this course and go ask my dad questions… info I wouldn’t have really known I needed until it was too late.” – Sheryl M.
“This was super helpful, not just from an informational perspective, but from a relational perspective. Taking this course has been a catalyst for long needed conversations with the generation who is about pass this operation on. It has also provided talking points with my own generation and given us a framework on how to best continue the legacy…” – Jeremy M.
Gain Confidence to Move Forward
“Generation Next: Our Turn to Ranch was exactly what we needed… The content was practical, relevant, and aligned perfectly… It gave us the confidence and clarity to move forward with our plans…” – Nick S.
“The course made it all come alive for me!… I learned so much in this course! Now I feel like I have flushed it all out and know the goal and how to get there… I have a stronger passion for land conservation…” – Lauren D.
“It has given me a ton of confidence to assume ownership and expand operations of my inherited land.” – Alex N.
“I have benefited immediately and greatly… I would say this is a ‘must’ for anyone regardless of your background or knowledge in agriculture, if you are considering investing in an agriculture business…” – Beverly F.
Tap Into Valuable Resources
“The resources provided are invaluable… I had no idea the level and depth of federal, state and local resources available…” – Karen V.
“One of my favorite lessons was learning the importance of soil and vegetation types and how we can manage them sustainably. I have a lot more to learn, but now I have a broader foundation and a great list of resources to draw upon when I have questions in the future.” – Joell H.
Learn From Experts and Community
“As a first generation farmer/rancher, this class was extremely helpful at introducing me to many facets of the agricultural business world. The expertise and information provided by the instructors and presenters was like a great group of mentors I couldn’t get anywhere else.” – Brenna B.
“Students not only benefit from the knowledge Dr. Clayton shares, they will also enjoy the sense of community she fosters both during the course and after. I feel that I now have the resources I need, and am connected to people to whom I can reach out for additional help in the future. I highly recommend this course.” – Chris B.
Flexible Learning
“…The weekly topics were able to be played from my mobile device and listened to while I was working in my vines or driving to various locations, which made them all the more enjoyable.” – Craigan J.
“From initial sign up to completion of the course, I found the process to be easy. The information provided during the course was easy to understand and very informative. The assignments were straight forward and made it possible to complete in a timely manner. I feel more confident in starting a future business…” – Christian F.
Define Your Legacy
“I took this course as a way to see if I could see myself becoming part of the legacy of my family’s ranch. The answer is yes.” – Cannon K.
“I believe the comprehensive nature of this course will make an impact on keeping our ranch together for generations to come… Having a business and succession plan with supporting documents all in one place will be invaluable in communicating management decisions… I found the speakers to be relatable to my level, interesting, and easy to understand… I looked forward to the sessions each week…” – Susan V.
“I loved this course! I learned so much that will help make this event in our lives more manageable and not so overwhelming. We really did not learn much from past generations. That was not their priority. But, here we are with land we aren’t sure what to do with. We love it, having spent our childhoods there, but now we might have an idea of how to proceed and how to hang on to this very valuable resource!…” – Lisa W.
