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Buying, Selling, and Operating Farms & Ranches in the West

September 23, 2025 – September 24, 2025
September 23, 2025 @ 9:00 am - September 24, 2025 @ 5:00 pm
Max Hansen, Esq., CESĀ®
Helena, MT

Max Hansen is honored to again be a Program Co-Chair at The Seminar Group’s 10th Annual Buying, Selling, and Operating Farms & Ranches Seminar in Helena, MT.

Max, along with Jonathan Barge will be presenting Changing Landscapes in 1031 Exchanges on Tuesday, September 23rd at 11:30am. Within this session they will provide an in-depth look into tax deferral with 1031 Exchange specific to agribusiness, including what is real property, new regulations, reoccurring issues, and speciality transactions.

Seminar Overview

Owning a piece of heaven in the West is becoming increasingly popular, but unique issues arise when purchasing agricultural assets in the West. Understanding these unique issues can help buyers, sellers, lenders, attorneys, and consultants to troubleshoot purchases of agricultural assets.

The Seminar Group has carefully selected faculty to provide insight into those issues most commonly faced, including: public access, environmental issues, water rights, due diligence problems, financing, and succession planning. Anyone involved in buying and selling agricultural properties in the West will be well served to attend and catch up on the latest in buying ā€œa piece of heaven.ā€

Who Should Attend

  • Attorneys
  • Financial Planners
  • Real Estate Brokers
  • Farmer & Ranchers

The following continuing education credits are available for qualifying attendees: CLE for MT, WY, ID, CA; WA MCLE; MT and WY Real Estate Brokers.

You can received $100 off your registration rate with the discount code FAC100.

Register online or call (206) 463-4400.