Build a legacy rooted in what matters most.

Join Vermont Land Trust and Vermont Commission on Women as we gather to celebrate women’s leadership in farming, stewardship, and shaping the future of Vermont’s land and communities, in honor of the International Year of the Woman Farmer.

Hear from women farmers, financial planning experts, and agricultural industry leaders as they share insights on building a strong financial future and a lasting legacy. Explore practical strategies for resilient business models, intergenerational farm transfers, and estate planning, and consider how financial planning can help protect the land and values you care about.

Hosts:
• Christa Kemp, Donor Relations Director, Vermont Land Trust
• Yianna Rhodes, Commissioner, Vermont Commission on Women, VAS: Dairy Herd Mgmt. Software, Farm Operations Product Manager
Panelists:
• Kassandra Reid, Roots & Sparrow, Financial Advisory Services, Montpelier VT
• Alison Sherman, Downs Rachlin Martin, Trust & Estate Planning Attorney, Burlington VT
• Dahlia Dill, Chandler Pond Farm, Wheelock VT
• Martha Manning, Manning Dairy, St. Albans VT

Come ready to learn from others’ experiences, explore the resources and community support that help women thrive, and reflect on what you’re building, what you’re stewarding, and what you want to leave behind. An optional farm tour will follow the discussion.

This event is especially for:
• Women at any stage of life who want to better understand their financial options and create or update estate plans: non-farmers welcomed!
• Women farmers and farm business owners looking to build resilient businesses and strengthen community connections.
• Women who want to support the next generation of farmers.
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The Vermont Land Trust welcomes all people regardless of background or identity.