Play helps farmers plan for succession

 

February 21, 2019



A live performance of “Map of My Kingdom,” a play that deals with the critical issues of land transition, will be performed by Maria Vorhis in The Center at Colfax Library Thursday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. “Map of My Kingdom” was commissioned by Practical Farmers of Iowa and written by Iowa Poet Laureate Mary Swander to help farmers understand the emotions involved in farm transitions.

The play looks at the human challenges involved with transitioning a farm business from beginning the conversation to the power struggles along the way, and it explains how to avoid conflict and choose rational solutions that focus on the viability of the family and the land.

Admission will be by donation only, but tickets are still advised. To reserve tickets call Whitman County Library at 509-397-4366 or visit https://momk-colfax.eventbrite.com.

Vorhis plays the role of Angela Martin, a lawyer and mediator in land transition disputes who shares stories of how farmers and landowners she has worked with over the years approached their land successions. Some families almost came to blows, and others found rational solutions.

A second local presentation will be at the Kenworthy in Moscow March 1 with a reception at 6 p.m., followed by the performance at 7 p.m. Tickets can be obtained at https://momk-moscow.eventbrite.com.

Tickets are free, but donations will be accepted at the door. Suggested donation is $10. Thanks to our local sponsors, including Palouse-Clearwater Food Coalition, The McGregor Company, Avista, GVA, University of Idaho Extension, Moscow Food Co-Op, Hayden Ross and PotlatchDeltic. For more information or to obtain your tickets, contact Whitman County Library, Colfax Branch, at 509-397-4366.

 

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