Articles: Producer Insurance, Family Farmers, Livestock Reform

Posted on February 28, 2011 by in Business, Insurance, Livestock, Publications // 0 Comments

Affordable Care Act Gives Producers Insurance Options
Southeast Farm Press | February 9, 2011
Farmers and ranchers who seek affordable health insurance can find solutions in the Affordable Care Act and the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010. Sole proprietors can receive a deduction for health care costs on their 2010 tax returns. Read on for more info…

Family Farmers Need Livestock Market Reforms
San Francisco Chronicle | February 16, 2011
Family farmers and ranchers are America’s original and most quintessential entrepreneurs. They are the cornerstone of America’s economy and the wellspring of our values. The economic survival of family farmers and ranchers depends on access to markets for their crops and livestock that are based on fair competition – a fair shot for ordinary folks who work hard and do a good job. Read on…