New Podcast Episode – Sustainability and Crop Insurance
❌ “Crop insurance prevents farmers from using sustainable farming practices!” “Crop insurance doesn’t support conversation efforts!” “Crop insurance doesn’t help farmers mitigate climate change!” ❌ You may have seen these criticisms in the news or online recently, as crop insurance critics continue to voice these unfounded claims. Why? That’s a great question, since there are […]
Crop Insurance Matters to Farmers and Their Communities – New Podcast Episode 🎙️
Did you know that Tennessee crops contribute $5.2 billion to the economy? Or that crop insurance covers 2.8 million acres in the state and provides 1.8 billion in protection? How about Kentucky, which contributes $8 billion to the economy, with crop insurance covering 3.6 million acres and providing $2.6 billion in protection? These statistics show […]
From the Field: Crop Insurance Agents Help Tennessee Farmers Thrive
Farming is a challenging profession, not only because there is a lot of risk involved but also because there are big decisions to be made – like what to plant next year and how to protect it. These decisions can be overwhelming, but crop insurance agents can help farmers figure out what options work best […]
Tennessee Farmers Depend on Crop Insurance to Support Their Communities
National Crop Insurance Services recently headed east to capture the stories of America’s hardworking farmers and ranchers who depend on the Federal crop insurance program. In Tennessee, one theme became clear: Farmers support the economic health of their communities, and crop insurance helps make this possible. “If it weren’t for agriculture, [people in my community] […]
NEW PODCAST EPISODE 🌱 Private-Sector Delivery is Key to Crop Insurance Success
You’ve likely heard the phrase “There’s no I in Team,” which refers to the fact that a team achieves more when everyone contributes and works together. This belief is true in sports, businesses, and yes, even crop insurance. Crop insurance provides family farms with a risk management tool to help them survive disasters so they […]
