E330 The Family Farm Time Bomb: Why 83% of Dairy Operations Won’t Survive (And What Smart Producers Are Doing About It)

The US dairy industry is on the brink of a monumental transformation driven by an unprecedented succession crisis. With over a third of dairy farms vanishing since 2017, consolidation is reshaping the landscape—but this is not just about numbers. Today’s discussion unpacks stark data revealing why most family farms fail to survive multi-generational transfers and how forward-thinking strategies focusing on profitability and innovation can rewrite this fate.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand the demographic cliff threatening dairy farm continuity and how limited succession planning fuels consolidation.
• Explore the hidden economic impact of a $24 trillion intergenerational wealth transfer and looming changes in federal tax policy.
• Examine the mental health crisis as a critical and often overlooked factor in ...