Managing Your Farming Legal Risks with Insurance: A Farm Commons Tutorial

You likely know as a farmer, things don’t always go as expected. That’s why insurance exists! Insurance is the best first line of defense for unexpected issues, but choosing the right policy for your farm can be overwhelming. In this tutorial, you’ll learn about farm liability policies, workers’ compensation, crop insurance, and more. You’ll better understand the risks of running your farm business and how you can best manage them.

Modules included are:

(1) property insurance, including structures and equipment

(2) crop and livestock insurance

(3) liability for worker injuries

(4) liability for other injuries, including guests and farm owners.