Buying Local Podcast · Episode 21 · May 13, 2025 · 45 min
S3E24: Protecting your Farm’s Future with Megan Harris-Pero
In this new episode of Buying Local, your host Mike Nelson sits down with Megan Harris-Pero of Harris-Pero Law Firm. Tune in as they discuss keeping up with changes in the law, helping farmers plan the future of their assets, why this job can't be replaced by robots, and much more! 0:06 Introducing Megan Harris-Pero 0:48 Megan’s Background 2:31 A Large Scope for a Small Company 3:52 Starting the Firm and Growth Opportunities 4:52 10 Year Milestone 6:20 Familial Support 7:33 A Never Ending Job 9:45 Staying on Top of the Workload 12:59 Preparing for College with a Healthcare Proxy and Power of Attorney 17:38 Planning for Farmers’ Future 25:45 Recommending Resources 30:40 Farmers are Long Term Planners 32:56 Stick to a Process 34:03 People are not Robots 35:42 Have Documents in Place ASAP 38:55 What Happens if You Don’t Have a Plan in Place? 41:40 Support Local Agriculture 43:36 Where to Find Megan 44:44 Closing Thoughts