#2: Interview with Olivia Fuller on Transitioning the Family Farm

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#2: Interview with Olivia Fuller on Transitioning the Family Farm

New York Farm Bureau News Bytes

In this candid interview, Olivia Fuller, a fourth-generation farmer from Washington County, New York, shares her personal experience of transitioning Fuller Acres, a diversified beef and maple farm, from her father to herself. Olivia discusses the emotional and logistical challenges she and her family faced during the multi-year process, including navigating conversations around the farm's future, diversifying operations, and ultimately transferring ownership. She highlights the importance of open communication, trust, and respecting the legacy of the senior generation while also honoring their vision. Olivia's story provides valuable insights and lessons for farm families considering generational transitions, emphasizing the need for patience, perseverance, and a shared commitment to keeping the farm in operation.

New York Farm Bureau News Bytes

Each month, News Bytes highlights a program or issue affecting New York farmers. We talk to a wide variety of people invested in the business of agriculture and bring you their real stories — in the field, barn, business or home.