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July 14, 2025
Five steps to increase safety awareness on your farm
Dairy farming can be dangerous and implementing a safety training program is a proactive measure to enhance the well-being of workers and the overall efficiency of your operation.
 
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March 17, 2025
Smart, simple ways to keep your shop safe.
The shop is one of the most integral parts of any agricultural operation – it’s your business headquarters. A building for equipment and maintenance activities can morph into a meeting space, offices and training room.
“Now is a great time to address deep cleaning, inventorying and repairs,” says Dan Kent, Agri-Services Agency Loss Control Consultant.
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January 30, 2025
Cold Weather Reminders: What to wear and how to stay safe working in the cold
Winter brings cold weather challenges for the agricultural community — no holiday hours or closures. Farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses do what needs to be done no matter the conditions.
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June 21, 2024
Farm Safety is Paramount This Spring
Alfalfa fields across the country are nearing ideal maturity, indicating it’s time for harvest. As haying equipment and other heavy implements are prepared to be put into action, farm safety is once again top of mind.
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June 17, 2024
Follow Safety Protocols When Filling Silos and Bunkers This Summer
Over the next several months, farmers will be harvesting forages and putting high-powered equipment to work. While that equipment poses its own safety risks, the upright silos and bunkers that store the forage offer another set of safety challenges.
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December 13, 2023
Winter weather safety
As the winter season approaches, being prepared in advance is the best way to ensure the safety of your farm and employees. Preparation can be as simple as having an extra set of gloves, socks and hats on hand.
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December 02, 2023
Developing a new health care program for Kansas farmer-owners
At DFA Insurance, we are passionate about serving our farmer-owners. Our team of experts develop new solutions, processes and programs to enhance insurance offerings and help your farm minimize risk, improve safety culture and offer competitive benefits.
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October 03, 2023
Machinery and equipment hazards and safety tips
Farm equipment accidents can be serious. Skid steers, tractors, feed mixers, and manure spreaders can all be dangerous if not used correctly and safely. Outlined below are common hazards and safety solutions to help improve safety on the farm.
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September 14, 2023
Insurance Industry Q3 Outlook
Insurance is designed to help protect what matters most. Farmers and agribusiness owners are up against a unique set of risks and challenges – from market volatility to extreme weather to rising costs and labor shortages, it can be difficult for any operation to plan for.
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June 13, 2023
Understanding your Experience Modification Rating (updated June 2023)
Often times we get asked if there is anything a client can do to help their insurance costs. When it comes to workers’ compensation insurance, there is. This is where your Experience Modification Rating (E-Mod) comes into play
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December 02, 2022
Agriculture and The Holidays
The holidays are in full swing and regardless of which one you celebrate; agriculture plays a significant role. Let’s look at the different ways that agriculture is represented in the winter holidays.
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December 02, 2022
Avoidance Of Slips, Trips, And Falls
There are many ways to avoid and prevent accidents involving slipping, tripping, and falling in the workplace. These hazards have historically caused many injuries. With most of the suggestions provided below, common sense dictates safe practice.
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November 27, 2022
It’s Not Too Late to Review Your Group Health Plan…
Another year has flown by!  With many group health plans renewing on January 1st, we’re running out of time to review your coverage options.  If it’s been a while since you’ve looked at your policies, there is still time to contact DFA Insurance for a review.  If you don’t currently offer health insurance to your employees but have been
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November 20, 2022
Having Trouble Offering Healthcare Due To Minimum Requirements?
Would you like to offer health insurance to your employees, but minimum requirements enforced by insurance companies make it difficult?  DFA Insurance might be able to help.
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November 13, 2022
Why Should We Consider A Wellness Program?
First, let’s answer the question, what is a wellness program?  Healthcare.gov defines a wellness program as a program intended to improve and promote health and fitness usually offered through the workplace sometimes offered directly through insurance companies.  These programs usually offer incentives to quit smoking, effectively manage diabetes, maintain a healthy weight, participate in preventative health screenings and more.  The goal is to minimize injury and illness while maintaining the health of your workforce through the use of education, support teams, communication and technology.
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November 06, 2022
Does My Business Need Workers’ Compensation Insurance?
The short answer is that purchasing workers’ compensation insurance is a really good idea.
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November 06, 2022
How Can You Manage Healthcare Costs?
Obviously, one of the major concerns when deciding to offer health care benefits or selecting a plan for your employees is cost.  Healthcare costs almost always go up each year making it difficult to start or continue offering benefits.  There are several steps you can take to help manage your costs.
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October 30, 2022
Employees Value Their Healthcare Insurance
There are plenty of surveys that ask how employees feel about benefits packages.  The numbers vary between industries and surveys, but they are all very similar and they all say employees think healthcare is an important reason they choose a new employer or stay with an existing one. 
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October 30, 2022
Workers’ Compensation, Beyond The Numbers
The most obvious benefit from workers’ compensation insurance is the monetary protection it provides if one of your employees is injured on the job.  Workers’ comp will cover employee’s medical bills, lost wages, rehabilitation, retraining, legal costs, and other expenses associated with the injury.  This coverage is critical and what most business owners think of first.
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October 23, 2022
The Five D’s of Workers’ Compensation Insurance
There are many factors to consider when selecting your workers’ compensation insurance.  Here are some terms – five D’s – you may have heard and the affect they have on the cost of your coverage.
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October 16, 2022
Time To Review Your Group Health Plan
With 2022 winding down, now is a good time to review your group health plan offerings for the upcoming year.  If you don’t currently offer health insurance and would like to start, now is the time to design a new plan for you and your employees that fits your budget and coverage expectations.
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October 09, 2022
Why Is Worker’ Compensation Insurance Important?
Workers’ compensation insurance is a federally mandated, state regulated program that protects your business if an employee suffers a work-related injury.  If your business is covered correctly, workers’ comp coverage will pay for employee’s medical bills, lost wages, rehabilitation, retraining, legal costs, and other expenses associated with the injury.
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October 02, 2022
Group Health Insurance Can Help Hiring and Retaining Good Employees
Labor markets are still challenging, it can be difficult to hire and retain employees. Employers are offering signing bonuses, extra vacation and other incentives to join or stay with their company. Offering health insurance to your employees can improve your reputation as a more attractive employer and help you...
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September 25, 2022
How To Handle Life Insurance Proceeds
When your spouse passes away there are suddenly so many changes happening. You are grieving, trying to adjust to life without them, being pulled into a million different directions to handle the arrangements, paperwork, and everything else that comes with this loss. It can be very overwhelming.
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September 18, 2022
Life Insurance and Buy Sell Agreements
Have you ever heard stories about family farms ending up in the wrong hands due to a death in the family or an owner choosing to leave the agriculture industry? We have. Nothing is worse than being forced to do business with a stranger and having no way out other than an expensive buy out. So how do you avoid that? How do you prepare for changes in the ownership of your agri-business?
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September 11, 2022
Don't Forget To Properly Name Your Beneficiaries
When applying for a life insurance policy, you will be asked about naming primary and contingent beneficiaries. In our experience, those applying for the policy spend very little time thinking about the answer to this question. And, in reality, for most people at the time of application, there may not be much to think about. “It should go to my spouse.” Yes, it should. If you are to pass away before your spouse. But what if the situation becomes much more complex?
 
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September 04, 2022
Life Insurance: What Is It Really?
Life Insurance. It is something that everyone needs but no one ever wants to talk about. However, it is really important to talk about and to make sure you are protecting your loved ones. Picture this, you pass away unexpectedly, and you didn’t have life insurance or a will. You had always said you would get to that eventually or when you were older. Now your loved ones are stuck dealing with your funeral costs, settling your estate, and their grief from losing you. Wouldn’t you want them to be able to grieve without the worry and financial burdens?
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August 04, 2022
Coverages You Should Consider
Beyond the normal coverage you carry, like a farm package, business auto, or a business owners policy, there are some important coverage options you should consider.
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August 04, 2022
Business Property and Casualty Insurance – Some Frequently Asked Questions
We get a ton of questions when it comes to business insurance. Let us help answer some of the more commonly asked ones! 
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August 04, 2022
What Is Property and Casualty Insurance?
Insurance can be a complex topic, terms that are commonly used in the insurance industry can be confusing.  For instance, what is property and casualty insurance? 
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May 15, 2022
Agricultural Pesticide Use Regulations
Pesticides can be hazardous to workers if they are exposed to them through their skin, eyes, mouth, or even if it’s in the air they breathe. Agricultural pesticide handlers should get the proper certificates, permits, and training to use pesticides safely, correctly, and according to the requirements of the law.
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May 01, 2022
Disability Insurance
The agriculture industry is the backbone of America, feeding the country and the world.  Farmers face a number of risks at work – dangerous equipment, livestock, and physically demanding work.  When an employee is injured at work, it is likely that workers’ compensation insurance benefits will provide them with a portion of their regular paycheck as well as reimbursement for medical bills and rehabilitation required due to the injury. If one of your employees was injured away from work, what would they do?   Would they be able to survive financially if they became disabled?
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April 03, 2022
Practice Good Housekeeping
Good housekeeping is one of the surest ways to identify a safe workplace. Good housekeeping isn't the result of cleaning up once a week or even once a day. It's the result of keeping cleaned-up all the time. It's an essential factor in a good safety program, promoting safety, health, production, and morale.
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February 20, 2022
Do I Need Workers’ Compensation Insurance?
The short answer is that purchasing workers’ compensation insurance is a really good idea.
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February 13, 2022
Workers’ Compensation, Beyond The Numbers
The most obvious benefit from workers’ compensation insurance is the monetary protection it provides if one of your employees is injured on the job. With that said, there are some additional benefits you should consider when making your buying decision.
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February 06, 2022
The Five D’s of Workers’ Compensation Insurance
There are many factors to consider when selecting your workers’ compensation insurance.  Here are some terms – five D’s – you may have heard and the affect they have on the cost of your coverage.
 
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January 30, 2022
What Is Workers’ Compensation Insurance and Why Is It Important?
In the agriculture industry, workers’ compensation coverage is an important part of your overall insurance strategy.
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December 26, 2021
Are You Covered?
With the year coming to a close, many of us are starting to think about our resolutions for next year. Is protection on that list? Making sure that you are covered in all aspects of your life can make it easier to rest at night and make sure that you are financially protected in the event of a loss.
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December 12, 2021
Winter Driving Safety Tips
This winter season, before you get into your vehicle, take a moment to make sure everything in and around your vehicle is in good condition and working properly.
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May 23, 2021
Tips To Avoid Heat Stress In Your Herd
Summer is near and the weather is warming up. The rising temperatures can be dangerous for your herd, putting them at risk for many issues including heat stress, summer mastitis, metritis, ketosis, and reduced nutrient intake. All of which can reduce milk production and milk fat percentage. There are several ways that you can help cool down your herd and manage their risk.
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May 16, 2021
Undocumented Worker Endorsement
Does your business employ undocumented workers? Are you sure? The Immigration Reform Act made it detrimental to hire undocumented workers for your business. Undocumented Worker Endorsement is a specialized coverage designed to handle claims related to undocumented worker claims.
 
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April 25, 2021
True Farms Inc: A 2020 Look Back
True Farms Inc. in Perry, NY looks back on how the pandemic affected their day to day decisions and what being a farmer in 2020 looked like
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April 11, 2021
Farm Safety Reminders
As time goes on, it is easy to get into a routine and just go through the motions when it comes to farm safety. If you’re careful, accidents may not happen often, but farming is dangerous! Even when you are doing everything you can do to make farming safer it is still possible to have an accident. However, being mindful of safety and making it a part of everything you do is critical to your success. A safe farm is a productive farm! Here are some tips to always keep in mind.
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March 21, 2021
Farm Insurance, Protect Your Livelihood Today!
We know your livelihood depends on the success of your operation, which is why we have designed a farm-owners package complete with property and casualty insurance. This coverage protects your property against losses and your business against liability claims.
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March 07, 2021
Do You Need Equipment Insurance?
When you consider how long it took you to accumulate all your farm equipment and how much it all cost, does it overwhelm you? If a loss event were to happen would you be able to list all that equipment? Would you be able to cover the cost of the loss out of pocket? 
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February 28, 2021
What Does Replacement Cost Really Mean?
In the event of a loss, the last thing you want to be worrying about is whether or not you will be compensated for your losses. You rely on your home and your business for livelihood. It is important to make sure you understand how your coverages will compensate you in the event of a loss.
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February 21, 2021
Employment Practices Liability Insurance
Many businesses, big and small, like to consider themselves as a family. This is why many employers could never consider that they could be sued by an employee, past, present, or future.
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February 14, 2021
How Your Experience Modification Rating Can Help
Often times we get asked if there is anything a client can do to help their insurance costs. When it comes to workers’ compensation insurance, there is. This is where your Experience Modification Rating comes into play.
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February 07, 2021
Workers’ Compensation Insurance Available Through DFA Insurance
When your business is covered correctly, you and your employees will have the peace of mind you deserve. 
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January 31, 2021
Is Your Farm Underinsured?
Don’t risk finding out if your farm is underinsured when you have a loss. Insuring to the accurate value of your home, buildings, equipment, and inventory is an important consideration when reviewing your insurance coverage needs.
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January 24, 2021
Loss Control Programs
A loss control program can help reduce claims and losses through safety and risk management information and services. It can also help to reduce the severity of accidents that do happen.
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January 17, 2021
Succession Plan: Why It Is Important
A good succession plan takes time, money, and effort. Deciding what happens with your farm or ranch is not an easy task, but you are not alone. DFA Insurance partners with several quality providers, including Nationwide’s Land as Your Legacy program, to assist you in easing the transition to the next generation and ensuring long term success for your operation.
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January 10, 2021
Livestock Winter Safety
When it comes to the cold winter weather, there are plenty of articles and videos out there detailing winter pet safety. However, when it comes to your livestock, they have their own considerations and needs for when the winter weather hits.
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January 03, 2021
Potential Coverage Gaps
With DFA Insurance, you have a whole team of dedicated professionals taking care of all your insurance needs. We take the time to get to know you, learn about your unique needs, and identify the potential risks that you face.
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December 27, 2020
Winter Weather Safety
Winter is here and despite the colder weather, the work must be done. Here are some tips to remember when you are working in the cold and to help keep you safe. 
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December 20, 2020
Healthcare Insurance Is Complicated But It Can Be A Great Business Decision
Offering health insurance benefits to your team is a great way to attract qualified, skilled workers, decrease turnover rates, and increase morale and productivity. There are many options and factors to consider that could make the process seem overwhelming and confusing.  Working with a qualified agent can make the process much easier, together you can design a plan that meets your needs and your budget.
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December 13, 2020
Prioritizing Cyber Insurance
This year has led to many changes and a lot of agriculture businesses have implanted the use of technology into their everyday operations. The increased use of technology creates a lot of risk. Farmers needs to prioritize cybersecurity to protect their information and their business.
 
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December 06, 2020
Introducing Monica Schaapman
Monica Schaapman, DFA Insurance Specialist for the Southeast Region, is a fresh face at DFA Insurance; she is new to DFA Insurance, but she does have a long family history with agriculture and dairy farming. “My parents have a dairy farm,” said Schaapman.
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November 29, 2020
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide is odorless, colorless and non-irritating, it’s impossible to detect without the correct instruments. Before you know what’s happened, you can end up seriously ill. These safety tips can help. 
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November 22, 2020
Snow Load Dangers
When heavy snow meets fierce winds, even the best-engineered buildings can collapse. That’s why it’s important to calculate your roof load and be adequately insured for this type of situation.
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November 15, 2020
It’s Not Too Late to Review Your Group Health Plan…
It’s hard to believe the year is almost over.  With many group health plans renewing on January 1st, we’re running out of time to review your coverage options.  If it’s been a while since you’ve looked at your policies, now is a good time to contact DFA Insurance for a review. 
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November 08, 2020
Having Trouble Offering Healthcare Due to Minimum Requirements?
If offering health insurance to your employees is something that you would like to do, but the minimum requirements enforced by insurance companies have made it difficult, DFA Insurance may be able to help.
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November 02, 2020
Misconceptions about Workers' Compensation Insurance
Workers’ compensation insurance is a federally mandated, state regulated insurance program that protects your business if an employee gets injured or becomes ill as a result of work-related activities. However, because of the complex nature of worker’s compensation insurance business owners often have misconceptions regarding their coverage and what their capabilities are.
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October 25, 2020
Important Topics to Consider When Offering Health Insurance
Health Insurance can be a big expense and complicated.  DFA Insurance, provided by Agri-Services Agency, can help explain all your options and design a plan that will meet your group health insurance needs and your budget. 
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October 18, 2020
Cyber Insurance Checklist
This year more than ever we have become digitally connected as a world. Everything from school lessons to grocery shopping is being done online. While it may make life a bit easier at time, it also exposes us to greater cyber security risks. Cyber risks can be expensive and messy, with the expected costs of cyber risks reaching $21 trillion by 2021. So how you protect yourself?
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October 12, 2020
Open Enrollment is Near
With open enrollment right around the corner, healthcare is probably already on your mind.  Now is the right time to consider why offering health insurance to your employees is a good idea.
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June 24, 2020
Group Health Care

In today’s world, health care will be on everyone’s mind. With unemployment being so high and the job market not being as competitive as it once was, how do you attract employees and keep employees? Offering benefits like quality health insurance can help. DFA Insurance understands the unique needs of farms and agribusinesses. Whether you are a small business with two employees or a large company with hundreds of employees on multiple operations, we can help develop something specifically to meet your unique needs.

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June 10, 2020
Livestock Protection

On some operations, livestock are the most valuable commodity. However, raising livestock can be unpredictable and risky. This is why livestock protection is a necessity to protect from the unexpected events and accidents that can result in losses.

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June 10, 2020
National Dairy Month

National Dairy Month began 83 years ago as a way to stabilize dairy demand when production was at a surplus. It has since evolved into an annual tradition of celebrating the important contributions of the dairy industry. National Dairy Month also serves to highlight the importance and nutritional value of dairy products.

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Recent News
  • Five steps to increase safety awareness on your farm
  • Smart, simple ways to keep your shop safe.
  • Cold Weather Reminders: What to wear and how to stay safe working in the cold
  • Farm Safety is Paramount This Spring
  • Follow Safety Protocols When Filling Silos and Bunkers This Summer
  • Winter weather safety
  • Developing a new health care program for Kansas farmer-owners
  • Machinery and equipment hazards and safety tips
  • Insurance Industry Q3 Outlook
  • Understanding your Experience Modification Rating (updated June 2023)
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