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In-person professional certification

Navigating Farm Transition

Guiding Families Through Farm Succession

This two-day certification course gives professionals a clear, repeatable process for helping farm families move through succession over time, led in person by Rena Striegel.

  • November 17–18, 2026Two-day intensive
  • Johnston, IowaTransition Point, 6165 N.W. 86th Street
  • Limited to 10 participantsOnly 3 seats left
  • Led by Rena StriegelPresident, Transition Point Business Advisors

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  2. Enter your details and complete payment.
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What’s included in the course

A Practical Framework You Can Use with Families

  • Process
  • Conversations
  • Tools

“The emphasis is not on producing a tax plan or drafting legal documents. It is on knowing how to lead the process.” A practical, relationship-centered approach to farm succession.

  1. A structured succession process with defined stages and sequencing

  2. Family conversations about goals, roles, expectations, and fairness

  3. Tools for communication and conflict resolution

  4. Business strength analysis and readiness assessment

  5. Professionalization practices for governance and decision-making

  6. Operational performance and leadership development

What you leave with

A practical framework you can use, not simply more information about succession. You’ll be prepared to:

  • Guide families through a multi-stage succession process with accountability
  • Recognize the barriers in communication, relationships, leadership, or business practices that stall progress
  • Work alongside the family’s other professional advisors while leading the process
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Who it’s for

Built for the Professionals Farm Families Already Trust

  • Consultants
  • Coaches
  • Lenders
  • Accountants
  • Attorneys
  • Financial professionals
  • Extension professionals
  • Others who support farm families

This certification is for professionals who advise farm families. It is not designed for farm owners working on their own succession plan.

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A small group, by design

The course is limited to 10 participants so the two days run as an in-person working group with Rena. Once the remaining seats are filled, registration for this session closes.

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Your instructor

Rena Striegel

President, Transition Point Business Advisors

Rena brings more than 20 years of experience working with multigenerational farms, agricultural leaders, and family-owned businesses. Her work focuses on succession, leadership, communication, and helping families turn complex challenges into practical next steps.

Raised on a dairy and hog farm in Iowa, she combines agricultural experience with a practical, relationship-centered approach to advising family businesses. She is also the creator of The DIRTT Project®, a framework designed to help families prepare for ownership transition.

Course details

At a Glance

Dates

Tuesday–Wednesday
November 17–18, 2026

Location

Transition Point
6165 N.W. 86th Street
Johnston, Iowa 50131
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Format

Two-day, in-person intensive
Limited to 10 participants

Investment

Course tuition
$2,970
One-time payment

FAQ

Questions Before You Register

How many seats are left?

Only 3 of the 10 seats remain for the November 17–18 session.

How much does the certification cost?

The certification is $2,970, paid once at registration.

Is the course online or in person?

In person. Both days are held at Transition Point, 6165 N.W. 86th Street, Johnston, Iowa.

What’s included in the course?

Two days of in-person training covering a structured succession process, family conversations, communication and conflict-resolution tools, business strength and readiness assessment, governance and professionalization practices, and operational performance and leadership development. You leave with a practical framework you can use with farm families.

Will I learn to prepare tax plans or legal documents?

No. The emphasis is on knowing how to lead the succession process and working alongside the family’s legal, tax, and financial advisors.

Who is the certification for?

Consultants, coaches, lenders, accountants, attorneys, financial professionals, extension professionals and others who support farm families. It is not designed for farm owners planning their own succession.

What is the refund or cancellation policy?

I attended the free webinar. Am I already registered?

No. The webinar was a separate free event. Your certification seat is reserved only once you complete registration and payment.

What happens after I register?

You’ll receive a confirmation email once your payment goes through, and Rena’s team will follow up with details before the course.

Who can I contact with questions?

Call Transition Point at (515) 225-4486 or email [SUPPORT_EMAIL].

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Join Rena and a small group of fellow professionals in Johnston, Iowa, for two days of practical training in leading farm families through succession. When the remaining seats are filled, registration closes.

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