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Farm Family has been providing insurance protection for families and businesses in rural and suburban areas since the mid-1950s.

Whether you own and operate a large agricultural operation, or run a small country estate on the side, Farm Family has the insurance solution you need.

By and large, farming is a family endeavor, rich in tradition.

But the way you operate your business can change considerably from one generation to the next. New techniques, shifts in the marketplace, and laws and regulations are but a few of the many factors that can impact your daily life.

Some things, however, do remain constant. Whether you raise cows or beef cattle, grow produce or cash crops, operate a horse stable, or manage a greenhouse, you shouldn’t have to worry about whether you have the correct insurance coverage to fit your ever-changing needs.

That’s why you need an insurance agent who knows your business and understands the unique challenges of it. Farm Family is here to serve farmers and ranchers and their families. We honor that commitment with pride.

We share your tradition in farming, and we’re changing right along with you. We’ve been there for you from the beginning, and we'll be there for you tomorrow. The name Farm Family says it all.

The Farm Family group of insurance companies, headquartered in Glenmont, New York, is part of the American National Family of Companies. Farm Family has been providing insurance protection for families and businesses in rural and suburban areas since the mid-1950s.

Over the years, Farm Family has earned a solid reputation, with an established tradition of trust. We continue to honor that commitment with pride. Our agents take a personal interest, protecting what you value most.

We’re big enough to meet a wide range of coverage needs, yet small enough to listen to your concerns and provide the personal attention you deserve.

Tuesday

Jun212011

Heat Stress

Summer weather can place landscape and agricultural employees in dangerously hot environments. Combining physically demanding work and long days with hot temperatures puts workers at risk for several types of heat stress

Heat Stroke
Heat Exhaustion
Heat Syncope
Heat Cramps
Heat Rash

The Hidden Danger of Heat Stress

Heat stress does not solely impact the ill employee – it puts other people and property at risk of injury and damage. Consider the following symptoms:

Sweaty hands
Blurred vision
Headaches
Dizziness
Nausea
Loss of dexterity
Decreased reaction time
Lapses in judgment
Irritability

Now imagine a heat stressed employee suffering from one or more of these conditions but still trying to operate a vehicle, piece of equipment or hand tool. The hazard of heat stress goes beyond

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Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 02:27PM

Tractor Safety

Tractor accidents are a leading cause of serious injury in agriculture. Not only can employees be injured, but the general public as well. There is also the risk of loss not only to the tractor, but to buildings and other property as well. However, the risk of injury and property damage can be significantly reduced by following common sense safety procedures. What follows are checklists designed to address some of the most common operator and mechanical issues involved in tractor losses.

The Do's and Don'ts of Tractor Safety

(All tractor operators should be trained on these best practices.)

Before the tractor is started

Operators should dress properly and avoid flared pants, shirt tails and

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Friday, January 21, 2011 at 11:12AM

Farm Building Fire Safety Checklist

FACT: In 2007, direct property loss in the United States due to fire was estimated at $14.6 billion. (US Fire Administration/FEMA)

Fires in barns and other farm buildings can be devastating in terms of loss of property, livestock and sometimes lives. This checklist is designed to help you identify fire dangers today in order to prevent possible fire losses tomorrow.

1) HOUSEKEEPING

(A) Debris in a building can be both the fuel and cause of a fire, so keeping the interior clean is essential. Do you see any piles of debris, unused parts/equipment, pesticides or other chemicals? Is there a buildup of cobwebs and dust in the ceiling?

Yes_____ No_____

Action: If you did locate debris or other unused items, remove them. Please follow all local and state regulations concerning the disposal of pesticides, chemicals and other items. Cobwebs and dust can help spread a fire quickly throughout the barn, so minimizing their buildup is essential.

B) Debris, brush and piles of wood chips,

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Thursday, January 13, 2011 at 02:51PM