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Oct 19, 2026 48 min

What's Your Back Up Plan : Uncovering Hidden Risks

from Farm4Profit Podcast Hosted by Erin Cummings, Devin Fehrman

In this episode of Farm4Profit, we sit down with Devin Fuhrman, VP and Chief Agriculture Sponsor Relations Officer, and Erin Cumings, Senior Consultant, Sponsor Relations at Nationwide Insurance to discuss a free program that helps farmers identify risks, uncover vulnerabilities and build a practical plan for responding to the unexpected. Through a simple assessment and practical five-step planning process, Farm Risk Ready helps farmers understand the unexpected risks or disruptions that could affect their operation and create a personalized roadmap for responding to them. The discussion covers what it means to be Farm Risk Ready, why preparedness matters, and how farmers can take steps today to strengthen their operation for tomorrow. What You'll Learn What it means to be Farm Risk Ready Why today's risks extend beyond traditional production concerns The difference between reacting to disruption and preparing for it How planning can support long-term resilience and business continuity Whether you're actively building a risk management plan or simply evaluating where your operation may be vulnerable, this episode offers practical perspectives on preparing for the unexpected. Learn more at nationwide.com/farmriskready. Full URL link: https://www.nationwide.com/lc/resources/farm-and-agribusiness/articles/farm-risk-ready#get-started Want Farm4Profit Merch? Custom order your favorite items today! https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don’t forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.com Shareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.com Email address: [email protected] Call/Text: 515.207.9640 Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5Xqw Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/ Farm4Profit Media is not a financial, legal, or tax advisor. Content is provided for informational purposes only, and we serve solely as a platform for third-party opinions. Any actions taken based on this content are at your own risk.

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What would happen to your operation if a key employee left, technology failed, or an unexpected health event took you out of the cab tomorrow? Most farmers have a plan for crops, markets and day-to-day operations. But what about labor shortages, technology failures, health events, succession planning or other disruptions that can impact the future of the farm? That's where Farm Risk Ready comes in.

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