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Nationwide Agribusiness History

In 1909, Iowa grain elevator and farm leaders needed a way to stop the financial devastation caused by frequent and destructive wooden elevator fires that were occurring across the nation. Together, they created an alternative source of dependable, affordable insurance to protect against their losses.

Founded in Aurelia, Iowa, the Farmers Cooperative Elevator Mutual Insurance Association was the seed that became Farmland Insurance. The company built a solid reputation by focusing on the needs of American agriculture.

In 1982, Farmland Insurance joined the Nationwide family of companies and is now known as Nationwide Agribusiness. We serve farm, ranch and commercial customers across the country.

While the business of farming has radically changed over the past century, our commitment to our customers has not. We remain dedicated to the people and companies that are American agriculture, and we pledge to continue our tradition of service, safety and integrity – just as we did in 1909.

Focused on agriculture — now and in the future

While staying close to our roots, we’ve spread across the country and now operate in 46 states. We’ve also grown our product offerings to keep pace with the evolving agribusiness industry. In addition to insuring grain elevators, feed mills and dairy farms, we also serve food processors, sugar refiners and implement dealers and many other agriculture-related markets, including nurseries and greenhouses, beverage bottlers, and more.

More changes will undoubtedly come over the next hundred years. We’ll be right there beside you, giving you the protection and On Your Side^® experience you deserve. After all, we wouldn’t be here without you.