September 30, 2020
Every harvest season brings a set of unique challenges for farmers to navigate, and the 2020 harvest season will be no different. The season will present many farmers with the obstacle of harvesting millions of acres of wind-damaged crops in the midst of a pandemic as drought conditions spread across the Midwest.
“As farmers gear up for long hours in the field, the combination of field conditions, fatigue and frustration can lead to deadly accidents if proper precautions aren’t taken,” said Jason Berkland, associate vice president of Risk Management at Nationwide. “It’s critical that farmers use three tools to prepare for the busy harvest ahead: planning, preparation and patience.”
Planning
Develop a plan for the normal bottlenecks you face every year, including some planning for the unexpected and unforeseen events.