There are almost 7.6 billion people on earth! What an abundance of mouths to feed! How are farmers supposed to adapt and bridge the gap between supply and demand they’ve long grown so accustomed to? What new methods are there for them to get the food to the population of the world in a quicker,…

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In the words of Chelsea Erieau, “stress acts as an accelerator: it will push you either forward or backward, but you choose which direction.” Let’s not kid ourselves here, of all the career choices in the nation, farming is certainly one of the most stressful. That said, it’s imperative to maintain the ability to both…

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$881 million. That’s the total amount paid out for dog-related injury claims during 2021, according to the Insurance Information Institute. That total is combined amongst 17,989 dog bite claims. If that wasn’t alarming enough to read, here’s another fun fact—a recent study shows that Ohio had the highest number of postal delivery personnel bitten by…

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The term HAZARD is defined quite simply as a “danger or risk.” Hazards seemingly exist everywhere on a farm, so wouldn’t it make sense for you to mitigate that risk as much as you can? While you may be asking yourself, “how am I going to know what hazards exist,” I’m here to tell you…

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You’ve heard the words uttered many times over, you’ve likely even suggested to others—YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. We all must concede that this invaluable warning is far easier to preach than practice, as humans tend to choose one side or the other—where do you fall? I focus on helping farmers improve their protection…

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Let’s talk about crime. What is the fastest growing crime in America these days? If you guessed cybercrime, you’d be right. With over 16.7 million victims of identity theft each year, it is imperative that farmers protect themselves and the others they work with, or potentially become just another statistic we hear about on the…

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Farm & Ranch Insurance vs. Homeowners Insurance: Which Do You Need? Learn several of the differences between Farm and Ranch Insurance and Homeowner’s Insurance While similar, there are some major differences between Farm and Ranch insurance vs. Homeowner’s insurance. It’s not as if one type of policy covers your personal property and liability while the…

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What hazards are hiding in your farm? Learn about manure pit hazards. Today, we’re going to talk about a hazard that many farmers don’t think about until it’s too late, your manure pit. Manure pits pose a serious hazard to even the most seasoned of farm workers. In fact, three Ohio brothers sadly just passed…

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There’s more to know about starting a horse farm. Learn more about limiting your Equine Liability. Happy Monday, my friends! I didn’t mean to leave you hanging, but let’s be honest…you have other things going on in your life besides daydreaming about your horse farm and reading stuff on the internet, don’t you? WELCOME BACK!…

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