by Wathen Insurance | Jul 23, 2019 | Blog Posts
The cultivation of vegetables is an intensive production system that extracts large quantities of nutrients from the soil. The use of cover crops is a sustainable method to restore soil quality. In a 2016 survey by the Conservation Technology Information Center...
by Wathen Insurance | Jun 11, 2019 | Blog Posts
If you aren’t growing produce yet, now might be the perfect time to consider it. Large grocery chains, restaurants, and local markets are all seeking fresh, local produce, a trend that is expected to last for many years to come. How to Transition to Local...
by Wathen Insurance | May 23, 2019 | Blog Posts
Finding the time to talk with your family about succession planning for your farm can be difficult. You may also feel uncomfortable just thinking about selling your farm or delegating control to members of your family. What You Should Know in Advance About...
by Wathen Insurance | Apr 11, 2019 | Blog Posts
We love our partners and appreciate the connection with them and our time with the family, but farmers and farming families lead hectic lives. We’re flooded by technology, and we are constantly connected to the things that happen outside our home. That goes for...
by Wathen Insurance | Mar 19, 2019 | Blog Posts
If you aren’t already familiar with 4H and FFA, they are programs designed to give children and teenagers hands-on experience with livestock, agriculture, and general country and life skills. For people who value heritage, hard work, and enrichment, these programs...
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