This project will assess the mental challenges and strains in the process of the farm succession of participant farmers within the group at the very beginning a
This project will assess the mental challenges and strains in the process of the farm succession of participant farmers within the group at the very beginning and again at the end of the project.
Overarching objectives:
1. Identify the feelings and thoughts of the farmer, his or her spouse/partner and family member(s) experience on the topic of farm succession planning, how their emotions are affecting their outlook for their future, their relationships, their farm asset and any consequential effects they are experiencing on their physical and mental well-being.
2. Identify the supports and experts required from the OG to help the farmer overcome their emotional and other challenges.
3. Introduce the necessary support systems and experts from the OG to help the farmer through their thought processes and lead them to a peaceful and harmonious decision on the future of their asset.
4. Evaluate the individual farmer, his or her spouse/partner and family member(s), mental and wellbeing state at the end of the process to measure and identify key milestones and gaps in the supports for the farming unit.
Expected project outcomes:
1. Ensuring each farmer will attain sufficient knowledge to allow him/her to make decisions in relation to his/her succession plan;
2. Confirming each farmer has been provided with the tools to implement a succession plan tailored for that farmer’s specific needs;
3. Safeguarding each farmer towards the next steps to implement the succession plan.
4. Ensuring that any farmer not intending to implement the plan has been provided with an alternative plan that might be more acceptable and achievable.
5. Ensuring that each farmer is confident they can implement a succession plan that meets their needs and the needs of their family.
This project will assess the mental challenges and strains in the process of the farm succession of participant farmers within the group at the very beginning and again at the end of the project.
Overarching objectives:
1. Identify the feelings and thoughts of the farmer, his or her spouse/partner and family member(s) experience on the topic of farm succession planning, how their emotions are affecting their outlook for their future, their relationships, their farm asset and any consequential effects they are experiencing on their physical and mental well-being.
2. Identify the supports and experts required from the OG to help the farmer overcome their emotional and other challenges.
3. Introduce the necessary support systems and experts from the OG to help the farmer through their thought processes and lead them to a peaceful and harmonious decision on the future of their asset.
4. Evaluate the individual farmer, his or her spouse/partner and family member(s), mental and wellbeing state at the end of the process to measure and identify key milestones and gaps in the supports for the farming unit.
Expected project outcomes:
1. Ensuring each farmer will attain sufficient knowledge to allow him/her to make decisions in relation to his/her succession plan;
2. Confirming each farmer has been provided with the tools to implement a succession plan tailored for that farmer’s specific needs;
3. Safeguarding each farmer towards the next steps to implement the succession plan.
4. Ensuring that any farmer not intending to implement the plan has been provided with an alternative plan that might be more acceptable and achievable.
5. Ensuring that each farmer is confident they can implement a succession plan that meets their needs and the needs of their family.
Béal Átha na Muice Project - Farm Succession and Well Being
Ongoing | 2021-2022
- Main funding source
- Rural development 2014-2020 for Operational Groups
- Geographical location
- Ireland