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Farmers Helping Farmers

Every year, we hear inspiring stories of farmers coming together to support their neighbors through times of hardship or tragedy.

For nearly a century, Nationwide has been dedicated to supporting farmers, with the help of our trusted network of local farm agents. That commitment is why we’re proud to team up with Farm Rescue, a leading nonprofit organization that aids family farms and ranches during times of crisis. From planting and harvesting crops to transporting hay and feeding livestock, Farm Rescue delivers the equipment and manpower needed to keep farms running smoothly. Together, we stand by farmers, providing the support they need when it matters most.

Inspiring stories of farmers coming together

Farm Rescue – Bloomfield, MT

Farm Rescue stepped in to harvest Bill Raisl’s 2023 field pea crop when cancer treatments sidelined the Montana farmer.

The Palmer family story – Fairfax, MN

After farmer Mike Palmer's death in 2020, his Minnesota community united to harvest his family farm’s corn crop.

Farmers Helping Farmers video series

Nationwide created the Farmers Helping Farmers video series to spotlight the safety and risk management best practices to help farmers mitigate risk and keep people safe when farmers work and use their equipment on another farmer’s property.

In the following videos, Nationwide's farm safety and risk management experts share their professional guidance on planning and executing a safe and successful Farmers Helping Farmers event.

Episode 1: Thinking about things you may not

Farmers Helping Farmers events create risks you may not have considered. In this episode, our farm safety and risk management experts talk about those risks, the steps that can be taken to make events safer and how your local Nationwide Farm Certified agent can help.
Run time (2:50)

Episode 2: Organizing and communicating effectively

As communities come together to help, there are many moving parts and details to coordinate. In this episode, we explore important tips for organizing the event and communicating effectively, so everyone returns home safely at the end of the day.
Run time (4:31)

Episode 3: Covering potential risks with the right insurance coverage

With so many people, activities and exposures going on, it’s important to make sure everyone is properly insured and has the necessary licenses. In this episode, we talk about coverage options, farmer exemptions and licensing requirements.
Run time (4:12)

Episode 4: Kicking off a safe farmers helping farmers event

Neighbors of all ages come to help, trucks and farm equipment are moving in the fields and on the roads. With so much activity, it’s critical that all participants think safety first. In this episode, we talk about kicking off the day and steps organizers can take to keep people and property safe.
Run time (4:52)

Episode 5: Setting ground rules and final considerations

No eating on the go, restricting kids from operating farm machinery and sweeping the area at the end of the day to make sure everyone is back are just a few of the tips discussed in this episode.
Run time (4:44)

Resources

Download our Farmers Helping Farmers Safety Planning Guide (PDF) to help you run a safe and successful event.
Visit farmrescue.org to apply for assistance or to get involved.
Visit farmagentfinder.com to find an agent nearest you.