Pioneer Hi-Bred announced a multi-year sponsorship to support Farm Journal Media’s Legacy Project at AG CONNECT Expo. You can listen to their press conference remarks below:
“The median age of the U.S. farmer today is 58 years, yet only 20 percent of farmers report being confident in succession plans for their businesses,” says Andy Weber, president and CEO of Farm Journal Media. “The need for succession education and tools cannot be overstated in its importance to individual farm families of this country and to the long-term viability of the U.S. agricultural system as a whole.” The sponsorship from Pioneer Hi-Bred will enable Farm Journal to expand upon its editorial commitment to raise awareness surrounding legacy planning and will kick off the single largest industry initiative of its kind in agriculture today.
“Pioneer recognizes the future of the industry it serves is dependent upon successful transition of America’s farm businesses from one generation to the next,” Frank Ross, Pioneer vice president and regional director – North America, says of his organization’s support of the Legacy Project. “With this in mind, Pioneer provides this sponsorship and joins the Legacy Project’s long-term commitment to cultivate multigenerational success for growers and production agriculture.” Read More