Farmers Helping Farmers
Inspiring stories of farmers coming together
Farm Rescue stepped in to harvest Bill Raisl’s 2023 field pea crop when cancer treatments sidelined the Montana farmer.
After farmer Mike Palmer's death in 2020, his Minnesota community united to harvest his family farm’s corn crop.
Episode 1: Thinking about things you may not
Farmers Helping Farmers events create risks you may not have considered. In this episode, our farm safety and risk management experts talk about those risks, the steps that can be taken to make events safer and how your local Nationwide Farm Certified agent can help.
Run time (2:50)
Episode 2: Organizing and communicating effectively
As communities come together to help, there are many moving parts and details to coordinate. In this episode, we explore important tips for organizing the event and communicating effectively, so everyone returns home safely at the end of the day.
Run time (4:31)
Episode 3: Covering potential risks with the right insurance coverage
With so many people, activities and exposures going on, it’s important to make sure everyone is properly insured and has the necessary licenses. In this episode, we talk about coverage options, farmer exemptions and licensing requirements.
Run time (4:12)
Episode 4: Kicking off a safe farmers helping farmers event
Neighbors of all ages come to help, trucks and farm equipment are moving in the fields and on the roads. With so much activity, it’s critical that all participants think safety first. In this episode, we talk about kicking off the day and steps organizers can take to keep people and property safe.
Run time (4:52)
Episode 5: Setting ground rules and final considerations
No eating on the go, restricting kids from operating farm machinery and sweeping the area at the end of the day to make sure everyone is back are just a few of the tips discussed in this episode.
Run time (4:44)
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