Kevin Spafford is the monthly succession planning columnist for Farm Journal, author of Legacy by Design: Succession Planning for Agribusiness Owners, and has been featured in many industry publications and televised segments. Kevin launched Legacy by Design in 2005. As a Certified Financial Planner, armed with an education in agriculture and 25 years of experience in financial services, Kevin guides farmers and agribusiness owners through plans designed to optimize success for the owner, the family and the farm. Speaking opportunities have taken Kevin to major agricultural events, including the Top Farmer Crop Workshops at Purdue University, Farm Journal Media’s Top Producer Seminars in Chicago, and the California Farm Bureau’s Leadership Conference.