FREEPORT — The University of Illinois Extension will present the final session of its Legal Training for Illinois Small Farms Webinar Series, focusing on Farm Property Insurance. This virtual event, delivered by Farm Commons, is scheduled for June 23, from 7 to 8 p.m.
Farm and ranch operations rely heavily on physical assets such as buildings, equipment, vehicles, and supplies. Damage or loss of these resources can significantly impact profitability. This webinar will explore how various property insurance options can mitigate these risks when properly understood and implemented.
“Our Legal Training for Illinois Small Farms Webinar Series has empowered Illinois farmers with essential legal knowledge in an accessible format, and this final session on farm property insurance continues that tradition by giving producers practical tools to protect their operations from potentially devastating losses,” said Grant McCarty, Local Foods Systems and Small Farms Educator, U of I Extension. “Throughout this series, participants have gained confidence in navigating complex agricultural business matters, from land leases to insurance policies, helping them build more resilient and legally sound farm enterprises.”
This webinar concludes the Legal Training for Illinois Small Farms Series, which has provided farmers with crucial legal knowledge to strengthen their business practices and operational resilience.
How to Register: Participation is free of charge. Secure your spot by visiting go.illinois.edu/FarmPropertyInsurance or calling 815-235-4125.
For questions about the series or to request reasonable accommodations, contact Nikki Keltner at nkeltner@illinois.edu or 815-235-4125. Early accommodation requests are encouraged to ensure proper arrangements.
Series Background: The Legal Training for Illinois Small Farms Series is a quarterly program offered by University of Illinois Extension, serving Jo Daviess, Stephenson, and Winnebago counties, in partnership with Farm Commons, a nonprofit dedicated to helping farmers navigate business legal challenges through community support.
