{"id":30,"date":"2012-10-25T10:49:04","date_gmt":"2012-10-25T14:49:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/?page_id=30"},"modified":"2025-11-26T13:05:06","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T18:05:06","slug":"managing-risks-and-farm-safety","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/find-resources-and-assistance\/managing-risks-and-farm-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing Risks and Farm Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id30_c6409b-af{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id30_c6409b-af > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id30_c6409b-af > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id30_c6409b-af > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:60px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 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class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane30_0058da-6f\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Menu: Resources | assistance<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/find-resources-and-assistance\/first-considerations\/\">What to Consider First<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/find-resources-and-assistance\/learning-how-to-farm\/\">Learning How to Farm<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/find-resources-and-assistance\/finding-and-assessing-land\/\">Searching For, Assessing, and Acquiring Land<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/find-resources-and-assistance\/planning-managing-your-farm-business\/\">Planning and Managing Your Farm<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/find-resources-and-assistance\/equipment\/\">Planning on Facilities and Equipment<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/find-resources-and-assistance\/funding-your-farm-business\/\">Financing Your Farm Business<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/find-resources-and-assistance\/managing-risks-and-farm-safety\/\"><strong>Managing Risks<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column30_ec3432-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column30_ec3432-7c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30_371e17-24, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30_371e17-24[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30_371e17-24\"]{font-size:32px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30_371e17-24 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30_371e17-24[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30_371e17-24\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30_371e17-24 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30_371e17-24[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30_371e17-24\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30_371e17-24, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30_371e17-24[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30_371e17-24\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30_371e17-24, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30_371e17-24[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30_371e17-24\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading30_371e17-24 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30_371e17-24\">Managing Risks and Farm Safety<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id30_9268f3-2e{margin-top:-5px;}.kb-row-layout-id30_9268f3-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id30_9268f3-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id30_9268f3-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id30_9268f3-2e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id30_9268f3-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id30_9268f3-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id30_9268f3-2e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap 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class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column30_c3e7dc-b2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30_e15fa3-c1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30_e15fa3-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30_e15fa3-c1\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30_e15fa3-c1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30_e15fa3-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30_e15fa3-c1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30_e15fa3-c1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30_e15fa3-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30_e15fa3-c1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and 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Managing risk on the farm requires an understanding of what the potential risks may be and having a plan in the event they occur. There are several types of risk you should be aware of, including: production, marketing, financial, weather, human resources, and others. You can mitigate many of these risks by diversifying your product mix and marketing outlets, utilizing various insurance options, and making well-informed decisions by having a competent team of trusted advisers consisting of: accounting, legal and industry specific consultants and business planners.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id30_2f7d8f-cf .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:3px;}.kt-accordion-id30_2f7d8f-cf .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:35px;padding-right:35px;padding-bottom:35px;padding-left:35px;}.kt-accordion-id30_2f7d8f-cf > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid 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.kt-accordion-id30_2f7d8f-cf .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #acbe4e;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id30_2f7d8f-cf .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id30_2f7d8f-cf > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top:1px solid #eee;border-right:1px solid #eee;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;border-left:10px solid #003263;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id30_2f7d8f-cf .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id30_2f7d8f-cf .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:3px;}.kt-accordion-id30_2f7d8f-cf > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #003263;}.kt-accordion-id30_2f7d8f-cf > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id30_2f7d8f-cf .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #acbe4e;}.kt-accordion-id30_2f7d8f-cf .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id30_2f7d8f-cf > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top:1px solid #eee;border-right:1px solid #eee;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;border-left:10px solid #003263;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone um-UMAccentBlueAccordion\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id30_2f7d8f-cf kt-accordion-has-30-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle kt-accodion-icon-side-left\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane30_de3f43-58\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Resources<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30_f94e67-55, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30_f94e67-55[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30_f94e67-55\"]{font-size:20px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Fraunces;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30_f94e67-55 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30_f94e67-55[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30_f94e67-55\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30_f94e67-55 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30_f94e67-55[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30_f94e67-55\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading30_f94e67-55 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30_f94e67-55\">Managing Risk<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/crop-insurance\/\">Maine Risk Management and Crop Insurance Education Program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rma.usda.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USDA Risk Management Agency<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Operates the Federal Crop Insurance Program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fsa.usda.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USDA Farm Service Agency<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Non-insured crop disaster assistance and farm loan programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ers.usda.gov\/topics\/farm-practices-management\/risk-management.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USDA Economic Research Service (ERS)<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Risk management strategies and information about government-sponsored programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cornell Small Farms Program<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Fosters programs that support small farms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalservicesfoodhub.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Legal Services Food Hub<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) manages the Legal Services Food Hub to help farmers, food entrepreneurs, and food-related organizations access free legal assistance for issues such as land acquisition\/transfer, estate issues, taxes, contracts, corporate formation, and more.&nbsp; We recognize that getting help with these areas is essential for running a successful farm or food business.&nbsp; A major goal for the Hub is to help beginning farmers start farming on solid footing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30_1c8551-cb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30_1c8551-cb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30_1c8551-cb\"]{font-size:20px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Fraunces;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30_1c8551-cb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30_1c8551-cb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30_1c8551-cb\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30_1c8551-cb img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30_1c8551-cb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30_1c8551-cb\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading30_1c8551-cb wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30_1c8551-cb\">Food Safety Rules<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dacf\/qar\/fsma\/index.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)<\/a> \u2013&nbsp;The Federal Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), signed into law in 2011, is the first significant overhaul of food safety regulations since the 1930s and was designed to prevent food borne illness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/programs\/agriculture\/grower-resources-newsletter\/understanding-fsma\/\">Grower Resources \u2013 Understanding FSMA<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;Understanding the Food and Drug Administration\u2019s new Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is a good way to ensure that the food you produce and distribute is safe, a good thing for your customer and your business.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30_214a0e-76, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30_214a0e-76[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30_214a0e-76\"]{font-size:20px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Fraunces;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30_214a0e-76 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30_214a0e-76[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30_214a0e-76\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30_214a0e-76 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30_214a0e-76[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30_214a0e-76\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading30_214a0e-76 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30_214a0e-76\">Farm Safety<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2016\/02\/ASHCA-2015-Ag-Safety-Fact-Sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ASHCA Ag Safety Fact Sheet (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/\">AgrAbility<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;Information about health, wellbeing, and safety to prevent farm injuries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/programs\/farm-safety\/\">UMaine Cooperative Extension<\/a> farm safety page<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30_9a45df-5f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30_9a45df-5f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30_9a45df-5f\"]{font-size:20px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Fraunces;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30_9a45df-5f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30_9a45df-5f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30_9a45df-5f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30_9a45df-5f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading30_9a45df-5f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30_9a45df-5f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading30_9a45df-5f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading30_9a45df-5f\">Farm Safety and Kids<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cultivatesafety.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cultivate Safety<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 website was produced by the National Children\u2019s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety (NCCRAHS). The mission of NCCRAHS is to, \u201cenhance the health and safety of all children exposed to hazards associated with agricultural work and rural environments.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/extension.psu.edu\/business\/ag-safety\/youth-safety\/say-project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SAY National Clearinghouse<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 has lots of information about how to teach skills about animal and tractor safety, blind spots, ladders, and much more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For the facts about farm injuries and kids: <a href=\"https:\/\/cultivatesafety.org\/resourcesearch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cultivate Safety<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Great information from <a href=\"http:\/\/extension.psu.edu\/business\/ag-safety\/youth-safety\/children-and-safety-on-the-farm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Penn State University<\/a> including ages and stages and appropriate tasks specifically geared for kids and agriculture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-28 kt-pane30_bb244d-e0\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Who to Contact for Direct Assistance<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rma.usda.gov\/tools\/agent.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Crop Insurance Providers in Maine<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 from USDA&#8217;s Risk Management Agency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.farmfamily.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Farm Family Insurance<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 offers members access to a group health insurance policy for farmers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/food-safety\/training\/\">Food Safety Training Opportunities<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-30 kt-pane30_619028-f9\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Publications<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rma.usda.gov\/-\/media\/RMA\/Publications\/Risk-Management-Publications\/risk_management_checklist.ashx?la=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Risk Management Checklist (PDF)<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 A tool for managing on-farm risk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column30_73fe66-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column30_73fe66-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:15px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:25px;}.kadence-column30_73fe66-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:3px solid #003263;border-right:3px solid #003263;border-bottom:3px solid #003263;border-left:3px solid #003263;}.kadence-column30_73fe66-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column30_73fe66-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:35px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:35px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column30_73fe66-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column30_73fe66-5a > 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mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-30_ef6970-ad\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/find-resources-and-assistance\/learning-how-to-farm\/\" class=\"kt-svg-icon-link\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Learning How to Farm<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-30_84a571-3d .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-30_84a571-3d\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/find-resources-and-assistance\/finding-and-assessing-land\/\" class=\"kt-svg-icon-link\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 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fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Managing Your Farm&#8217;s Woodlands<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-30_c9d0e0-af .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-30_c9d0e0-af\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/find-resources-and-assistance\/aquaculture\/\" 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