The following information is provided by Nationwide, the No. 1 farm and ranch insurer in the U.S. Consumers increasingly want to know where their food comes from. This trend paves the way for direct-to-consumer sales and brings consumers peace of…
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Qualifying for Social Security as a farmer or rancher
For many Americans, Social Security makes up a sizable amount of their income in retirement. In 2018, 63 million Americans received approximately $1 trillion in Social Security benefits, with a majority of those funds going to retired workers.¹ However, due to…
2020 Grain Bin Safety Week, safety contest
Each year, some farmers risk their lives when they enter large grain bins to remove clumped or rotting grain while machinery is still running. Much like quicksand, flowing grain can bury a worker within seconds. Because these accidents have become…
New Nationwide CEO has farming in his blood
It’s 6 a.m. on a crisp autumn morning as a young Kirt Walker finishes the last of his chores, tending to a barnful of livestock before breakfast, then school. Growing up on his family’s Century Farm in Iowa instilled the…
Nationwide News: Small farms could need additional coverage
Is your homeowners insurance policy enough? If you own a small farm or ranch, you could be at risk. The following information is provided by Nationwide, the No. 1 farm and ranch insurer in the U.S. Even if your farm…
Nationwide News: Hidden side of healthcare costs
For many farmers, retirement is just not something they intend to do. While the average age of a U.S. farmer continues to climb and now stands at 57.5 years, health issues may force some operators to retire or semi-retire from…
Options, considerations for business owners when planning their retirement
It’s probably safe to say that you’ve thought about (or maybe it’s more appropriate to say “dreamed about”) what you will do when you retire. Play golf every day. Wine-tasting in Napa. Travel to exotic locales. But when you retire,…
Nationwide News: Create a safe dairy operation
This June, dairy leaders, farmers and communities from across America will celebrate National Dairy Month. What began 76 years ago as a way to stabilize dairy demand when production was at a surplus has evolved into an annual traditiona of…
How to save water with smart devices
Hard-to-detect leaks can be frightening to homeowners. It’s not just the loss of water or the jump in your water services bill that can be difficult to deal with — it’s also the corrosive effects of undetected moisture that can…
Top 10 reasons to take pets to the vet
What are the most common reasons we take our pets to the vet? Check out our top 10 list to find out.