Protecting Farms is in Our Roots Since 1934, we’ve been committed to helping protect Wisconsin farms. We understand the joys and the hard work invested in the management of a successful farm. From planting to harvest, the modern farmer manages numerous safety concerns and protocols as agriculture can have considerable hazards. Rural Mutual provides a valuable partnership and insight as you undertake the big and small decisions. We’ve gathered some useful videos, podcasts and articles on many topics to support your farm operations this year and beyond. Keeping Safety Top of Mind Across Wisconsin Farms Farm Employee Safety Chris Schlechta, Rural Mutual’s Safety and Loss Control Manager discusses farm safety with Becca Hilby, an employee at a Wisconsin Dairy Farm. Responding to a Catastrophic Loss Chris Schlechta and Becca Hilby discuss what to do if catastrophe strikes. Safety Best Practices for a Crop Farm Chris Schlechta discusses safety on a crop farm with Amber Bristow, owner of a Wisconsin cranberry farm. Equipment Safety & Equipment Maintenance Chris Schlechta and Amber Bristow discuss tractor and equipment safety. Podcast: Forward Farming with Becca, Amber & Chris Forward Farming podcast episode, hosted by Becca Hilby and Amber Bristow, discussing farm safety with Chris Schlechta, Safety & Loss Control Manager at Rural Mutual Insurance. Listen to the Podcast Podcast: Midwest Farm Report with Pam & Chris Mid-West Farm Report podcast episode, hosted by Pam Jahnke, discussing a variety of farm safety topics with Chris Schlechta, Safety & Loss Control Manager at Rural Mutual Insurance. Listen to the Podcast Featured Articles Tips for aging in your homeYou’ve worked hard your whole career and are enjoying retirement. Golfing any… Learn More > Tips for aging in your home 4 tips to prevent livestock theft Imagine waking up one morning to start chores, you go out to… Learn More > 4 tips to prevent livestock theft 4 ways to control mosquitoes It doesn’t matter if you live in Wisconsin’s rural countryside such as… Learn More > 4 ways to control mosquitoes 5 Drone Etiquette TipsDrones are growing in popularity for agricultural use and recreation. Aerial imaging… Learn More > 5 Drone Etiquette Tips Hail damage – what to look for and how to file a claimSeptember 7, 2021. If you live in Appleton, Fond du Lac, or… Learn More > Hail damage – what to look for and how to file a claim Preparing for severe weather season on the farmWhether you raise potatoes in the Central Sands or a beef herd… Learn More > Preparing for severe weather season on the farm Discover More Products & Services Farm Business Auto Home Renters All Products
