Safety & Insurance

Grain bin fatalities continue to be a concern in rural America, and Chesapeake farmers are working to prevent similar tragedies in their community.

Before hopping on an all-terrain vehicle this spring, take a moment to prioritize safety over fun.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and American Farm Bureau Federation is reminding farmers that a small gesture can go a long way for a loved one who’s not OK. 

Though April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, Virginia’s transportation workers rely on driver attentiveness year-round.

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and estimates show that U.S. roadways are more dangerous than ever.

Grain bin fatalities continue to be a concern in rural America, and Hanover County farmers are working to prevent similar tragedies in their community.

Farmers are busy planting their crops, and that means motorists will likely encounter slow-moving farm equipment on roadways.

Rural Virginia residents face some of the same crime problems as people in cities and suburbs, and preventing theft can be a challenge in the country.

Coping with stressors on the farm is a learning process, and there’s not a one-size-fits-all approach. That was a key takeaway from a Jan. 8 workshop called “Helping Farmers Cope with Stress and Anxiety” held during the 2023 American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention. 

“Who are you, and what have you done with my husband?’ Jane Doe suddenly didn’t recognize the man she married when an unforeseen emotional crisis blindsided their Central Virginia farm family in 2020.