Safety & Insurance

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.

With colder temperatures settling in, the weeks leading up to winter are a prime time to prepare your home for damaging snow and ice storms.

Traffic safety experts urge motorists to be sun-glare aware at sunrise and sunset this time of year.

Virginia Farm Bureau Federation is working to promote the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ newly launched AgriStress Helpline to provide the state’s farmers with mental health support.

As fall sets in and temperatures begin to drop, now is the time to assess the safety of chimneys, fireplaces and heating units.

Farm Bureau members in Virginia can weather the storm season by saving on essential items such as flashlights, first-aid kits and generators through Grainger.