More than 2.9 million businesses in the United States are owned by baby boomers. Transition specialists are needed.
- Are you an Extension professional, economic developer, or resource provider wanting do to more to support your rural community?
- Would you like to learn more about business transition?
If you answered "yes" to either of these questions, the Rural Grocery Transition Specialist course may be a good fit for you!
Supporting rural grocers in business transition planning is essential to keeping the benefits of hometown grocery stores in rural communities. This course trains individuals to support rural grocers through business transition.
NAFSN members may request a 10% discount. Email rgi-learn@ksu.edu to get the discount code.
Registration is open now for the fall 2025 course which runs September 1 to November 30, 2025. Upon successful completion, participants will join our national network of rural grocery specialists