Farm Family Podcast: Episode 59 -Discuss the Undiscussabull™: Tools for Talking About Transition

Episode 59: Discuss the Undiscussabull™: Tools for Talking About Transition

Happy New Year, Folks! To kick off 2026, I sit down with Walt Moore, president and general manager of Walmoore Holsteins Inc., a five-generation dairy farm in Pennsylvania. In this candid conversation, we look at the Undiscussable™ issues facing farm and ranch transition — particularly those surrounding family identity, retirement, and growth.

Walt shares his family’s journey, including the 18-month planning process, the role of outside advisors (like their specialized financial guide), and how they navigated a complex blended family structure to bring in the fifth generation. We learn about their family’s strategy of “stepping back without stepping away,” managing non-farm heirs, dealing with issues of housing and debt capacity, and the critical importance of financial transparency for legacy success.

Walt’s insights reveal positive conflict behaviors and the power of peer support groups. This episode is packed with essential tools and motivation for any farm family looking to find harmony through understanding and proactively plan for their future.

“You’ve got to communicate — don’t be afraid to ask questions, and don’t feel like you’re on an island. I’m in a couple of groups, and you realize really quickly that we’re in the same trenches. When [you’re in] a good group that’s transparent with each other and willing to help each other, that’s hard to beat.” – Walt Moore, president of Walmoore Holsteins Inc.






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