Farm Property Coverage for the Small or Hobby Farmer – An Overview
Total Credits: 2 including 2 CE Credit
- Average Rating:
- 2
- Categories:
- Commercial Lines | Commercial Lines - Specialty Policies | Property & Casualty | Personal Lines
- Faculty:
- Samuel T Bennett, CIC, AFIS, CRIS, CPIA, CPRM
- Course Levels:
- All Levels
- Duration:
- 2 Hours
- License:
- Expires 30 day(s) after program date.
Description
U.S. agriculture and rural life underwent a tremendous transformation in the 20th century. Up to and including the early 20th century, agriculture was incredibly labor intensive. It took place on many small, diversified farms in rural areas and its intent was not only in pursuit of profit but also to sustain the family. It was not uncommon for generations to reside on the family farm and both live and work on the property.
In the second half of the 20th century and continuing into the 21st century, automation has allowed for greater productivity on smaller land masses. As such, ag production has become concentrated on a smaller number of large, specialized farms in rural areas where, today, less than a fourth of the U.S. population lives.
Still, most farms in the U.S. today would be considered small or hobby farms. This presentation is designed as an overview of the ISO Farm Property program, that, when understood and properly used, can afford many of the vital coverages necessary to finance the risk of the small or hobby farmer.
Basic Course Information
Learning Objectives- Understand the Historical Evolution of U.S. Agriculture
- Analyze the Role of the ISO Farm Property Program
- Apply Coverage Solutions for Modern Small-Scale Agriculture
Major Subjects
- Historical Context and Agricultural Transformation
- Overview of ISO Farm Property Program
- Risk Management and Coverage Strategies for Small Farmers
Course Materials
IMPORTANT_CE Credit Instructions_Read Before Webcast_Updated (752.6 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Farm Property Coverage for the Small or Hobby Farmer – An Overview Handout (3.8 MB) | Available after Purchase |
Timed Outline (21.1 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Faculty

Samuel T Bennett, CIC, AFIS, CRIS, CPIA, CPRM Related Seminars and Products
Sam Bennett is an active retail producer, presenter, and shareholder in Harrison Agency, Inc. of Columbia, MO. He began his insurance career in 1987 and has been an Independent Insurance Agent from the beginning. He has worked with individuals, families, and small businesses his entire career. In this capacity, he has worked in the personal lines, commercial lines, agribusiness and life and health marketplaces. As a result of working with many types of clients, many carriers, and many coverage needs, Sam has grown to understand and appreciate the important ways an insurance professional must work with markets and clients in today’s insurance world.
Sam obtained his Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation in 1996. He has taught coursework for the National Alliance in their CISR program since 2000, has presented in their CIC program since 2004, and in 2009 became a National Faculty Member of the Society of CIC. Sam is also a speaker in IRMI’s Agribusiness and Farm Insurance Specialist (AFIS) program and is a speaker in the AIMS Society’s Certified Professional Insurance Agent (CPIA) program. He has been called upon to offer insurance education in conferences and symposiums across the country over the past twenty plus years.
As much as he enjoys speaking on insurance topics, Sam’s true passion is cooking. BBQ and soul food are his specialties. He likes nothing more than a lively pulled pork/crawfish/catfish/collard green discussion.
Dates
Wed, Jun 04, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 2:55 PM CDT
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Fri, Jun 20, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 4:55 PM CDT
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Fri, Jul 11, 2025 - 9:00 AM to 10:55 AM CDT
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 12:55 PM CDT
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Tue, Aug 12, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 2:55 PM CDT
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Wed, Aug 27, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 4:55 PM CDT
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Thu, Sep 04, 2025 - 9:00 AM to 10:55 AM CDT
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Mon, Sep 22, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 12:55 PM CDT
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Thu, Oct 09, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 2:55 PM CDT
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Mon, Oct 20, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 4:55 PM CDT
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Mon, Nov 03, 2025 - 9:00 AM to 10:55 AM CST
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 12:55 PM CST
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Thu, Dec 04, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 2:55 PM CST
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 4:55 PM CST
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Fri, Apr 03, 2026 - 1:00 PM to 2:55 PM CDT
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