As a farmer, you know your farm like the back of your hand. And, when it comes to protecting your livelihood, you know that safety is important. Being aware of all the risks on your farm is crucial in order to promote and practice the best safety measures to keep you, your workers and your family safe. Keep safety a … Read More
Reasons to Insure Your Hobby Farm
Farm insurance isn’t just for large-scale farmers with thousands of acres and herds of cattle. If you have a hobby farm or small farm or ranch, you should seriously consider farm insurance. Here are a few reasons why. Your Homeowners Policy Doesn’t Cover Your Hobby Farm Most homeowners’ insurance policies exclude business and farming activities, meaning your hobby farm may … Read More
Reasons for Policy Review
There’s no better time to review your policies than when preparing for a new year! Insurance policies are living documents, which means they can be changed to accommodate changes in your lifestyle or circumstances. Reviewing your insurance premiums should be done annually, just like getting a physical or going to the dentist. Failure to do so could result in more … Read More
In Case of a Farm Emergency
Severe weather brings potential challenges for farmers and ranchers. Tornadoes, hurricanes, and high volumes of chemicals on hand are just a few hazards that they face. We see firsthand the effects these incidents have on farmers, farming families, employees, and the future of these farmers. There is much to consider when it comes to protecting your farm. Here are a … Read More
Farm Insurance: Making Farm-Life Easier
Farmers are important for our nation. With the numerous things that can go wrong in this industry, we know they need the right farm insurance for the crucial assets in their possession. At Atwater, we ensure that our customers, who farm, have the protection they need to continue their operation for years to come. A farming operation is both a … Read More
Farm Insurance: Equipment and Buildings
A farming operation is both a business and a personal livelihood. There are several policies that our providers offer to keep important assets on your farm protected all year long. Here are some policies to keep in mind when talking to your agent or when considering what type of farm insurance you need. Farm Equipment Farm equipment is one of … Read More
Insurance for Livestock: Beef Up Your Policy
Whether the livestock on your property are more of a hobby or if the animals are your livelihood, it is best to protect them to avoid financial loss. Livestock insurance covers animals both large and small. Livestock insurance usually is able to cover livestock and poultry as a whole, and you can get specific coverage for other groups of animals … Read More