by Wathen Insurance | Oct 6, 2020 | Blog Posts
A small pasture-based farm located in southwestern Wisconsin is making a big splash with its products and unusual ways of cultivating crops and raising livestock. Unconventional Acres prioritizes sustainability, rotational grazing techniques, improving land health,...
by Wathen Insurance | Sep 10, 2020 | Blog Posts
During times of uncertainty, whether it’s the weather or the economy, humans feel more positive when they have knowledge that puts them in the driver’s seat. Gaining control of a scary, unknown future situation helps you prep and plan. This is the exact...
by Wathen Insurance | Aug 28, 2020 | Blog Posts
Believe it or not, the art and the science of farming hasn’t changed much over the last century. Some things that have changed are selective breeding, the creation of pesticides and fertilizers, and the integration of modern machinery. Despite these improvements...
by Wathen Insurance | Aug 17, 2020 | Blog Posts
Rural internet access has never been more essential. Children need it for schoolwork, and farm families need it to run their agricultural businesses. Access to the internet also creates and molds entire communities. This critical contact promotes entrepreneurship,...
by Wathen Insurance | Jul 22, 2020 | Blog Posts
Most Midwest state fairs are canceled this year. Indiana, Ohio, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and more, have decided to call off or postpone their annual state fair this year due to health concerns. Many people are disappointed that they won’t be able to share this...
by Wathen Insurance | May 22, 2020 | Blog Posts
Crop rotation is a technique used by farmers to keep soil enriched, or at least preventing it from being depleted from nutrients altogether. When done correctly, crop rotation also improves crop yields, reduces weeds, and decreases the pest population. Other...
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