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Is your farm one disaster away from going under?

7/30/2025

 
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Is your farm one disaster away from going under? Let’s fix that.

Here’s the harsh truth: Farming is a gamble every single season.
  • A sudden storm
  • A price drop
  • A pest outbreak
Any one of these can throw your entire operation off the rails if you’re not protected.
Too many farmers are crossing their fingers and hoping for the best instead of having a real risk management plan. Let’s change that.

Here’s how you protect your farm before it’s too late:

Crop & Livestock Insurance
Don’t let droughts, floods, or disease wipe out your hard work. USDA-backed insurance plans cover you when nature doesn’t play fair.


​Diversify Your Operation
Don’t put all your eggs… or kale, or goats in one basket. Mix it up: multiple crops, different income streams, or adding value-added products helps balance risk.


Secure Market Contracts
Tired of playing the market guessing game? Lock in fair prices ahead of time so you’re not selling your harvest at a loss when prices drop.


Emergency Planning
Whether it’s a blown tractor engine or your top worker quits mid-season, a backup plan can mean the difference between surviving and folding.


But here’s the thing: most farmers don’t even know where to start. That’s where we come in.
At NSI, we help farmers create smart, customized risk management plans that fit your size, your goals, and your bottom line. We break down your options, connect you to USDA programs, and help you apply without the confusion.

Don’t wait until your next “uh-oh” moment to act. DM us today or give us a call. We’ll walk you through everything you need to protect your farm now and in the future.
Because betting your whole operation on luck? That’s not a business strategy. It’s a disaster waiting to happen.

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  • About
    • Mission & Vision
    • Who We Are
    • Who We Serve
    • How We Serve
    • Statement of Value
  • Programs & Projects
    • Programs >
      • The Center for Entrepreneurship & Enterprise Development (CEED)
      • First Development Capital Fund (FDCF)
      • Training & Outreach
      • Landbank Trust & Workforce Investment (LWI)
      • Cooperative, Small Business, Rural Enterprise Development (CSBRED)
      • Venture Philanthropy Initiative (VPI)
      • Global Education Program International Business, Entrepreneurship, Trade and Development
      • Online Professional Training Initiative (OPTI)
    • Projects >
      • Veteran Small Farm & Incubator Program
      • Business and Farm Apprenticeship & Mentorship Program
      • Beginning Farmers & Rachel Women, Girls, and Youth Initiative
      • Socially Disadvantaged and Limited Resource Farmers and Ranchers Outreach
      • Urban Community Development Farms/Gardens
      • Rural Microenterprises Assistance​
      • Farmers Market and Local Food System Initiative
      • Risk Management Education
      • Climate Smart Agriculture Technology/CIE
  • Support
    • Programmatic Funding
    • Rachel Project
    • Osbourne Scholarship Fund
    • Volunteer
  • Blog
  • Events
  • Resources
    • NSI TV
    • Newsletters
    • Technical Reports
    • Tools & Templates
    • NSI Research
  • Help Jamaica: Hurricane Melissa Relief Efforts