Rural Topics

Despite the best safety precautions, farming leads to a significant number of accidents every year that can affect farmers' health, well-being and agricultural productivity. It's crucial to respond to these incidents swiftly and effectively to minimize injuries and prevent further damage. Create a

Our ‘Why I Chose FBN ® ’ series features stories from employees across different roles, teams, and geographies on how they got to  FBN , what it’s like to work here, and how their teams help fulfill our mission of putting Farmers First®. When did you join FBN , what is your current role at FBN , w

Risk is everywhere on a farm, and despite the best planning and safety considerations emergency situations can still happen. In the event of a medical emergency, it’s important to focus on getting the help you need as quickly as possible.  But after help has arrived and the emergency has been resolv

Farming takes great planning, forecasting, research and hard work to maximize potential profit. Farmers face many hazards and risks during harvest. Farming safely requires a significant effort to ensure you go home unharmed to your family daily.  Reducing Risk for a Safe Harvest As harvest gets un

As a farmer, you have a lot to think about everyday; weather, crop yield, market prices, chemical usage and government policies all need to be planned for and considered in ag operations. With such a focus on your livelihood and the uncertainties that can affect profitability, safety risks are ofte

Finding affordable health coverage can be challenging when you’re a farmer. If you’re under age 65, you’ve historically had to either secure coverage through an employer (if you or your spouse work off the farm and can obtain employer-sponsored insurance), purchase private insurance or, more recent

Health insurance can often be confusing. When you're ready to make a decision about health coverage for your farm, ask yourself these five questions to help you determine the right fit for your family and ag operation. And remember - while it’s important to do your own research, be sure to reach ou

Our ‘Why I Chose FBN ® ’ series features stories from employees across different roles, teams, and geographies on how they got to  FBN , what it’s like to work here, and how their teams help fulfill our mission of putting Farmers First®. When did you join FBN , what is your current role at FBN , w

Our ‘Why I Chose FBN ® ’ series features stories from employees across different roles, teams, and geographies on how they got to  FBN , what it’s like to work here, and how their teams help fulfill our mission of putting Farmers First®. When did you join FBN , what is your current role at FBN , w

Our ‘Why I Chose  FBN ’ series features stories from employees across different roles, teams, and geographies on how they got to  FBN , what it’s like to work here, and how their teams help fulfill our mission of putting Farmers First®. When did you join FBN ® , what is your current role at FBN , w