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    <title>Agriculture Blog</title>
    <link>https://www.blueridgeriskpartners.com/agriculture-blog</link>
    <description>Insights and answers on agriculture insurance for farms, crops, livestock, equine operations, and agribusinesses.</description>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:59:22 GMT</pubDate>
    <dc:date>2026-04-28T17:59:22Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Hay &amp; Straw: The Forgotten Assets | Blue Ridge Risk Partners</title>
      <link>https://www.blueridgeriskpartners.com/agriculture-blog/hay-straw-the-forgotten-assets-blue-ridge-risk-partners</link>
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&lt;p&gt;I have the pleasure of talking to many existing and potential new clients on a daily basis. A question that comes up in almost every new farm appointment I have… Since I store my hay &amp;amp; straw in a building that’s insured, it is automatically covered, right?&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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&lt;p&gt;I have the pleasure of talking to many existing and potential new clients on a daily basis. A question that comes up in almost every new farm appointment I have… Since I store my hay &amp;amp; straw in a building that’s insured, it is automatically covered, right?&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=45134660&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blueridgeriskpartners.com%2Fagriculture-blog%2Fhay-straw-the-forgotten-assets-blue-ridge-risk-partners&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.blueridgeriskpartners.com%252Fagriculture-blog&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <category>Agriculture</category>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:10:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.blueridgeriskpartners.com/agriculture-blog/hay-straw-the-forgotten-assets-blue-ridge-risk-partners</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-04-28T16:10:10Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>Ryan Wiles CIC CISR AFIS</dc:creator>
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      <title>Are Your Grains Protected? | Blue Ridge Risk Partners</title>
      <link>https://www.blueridgeriskpartners.com/agriculture-blog/blog/ag-are-your-grains-protected</link>
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&lt;img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=45134660&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blueridgeriskpartners.com%2Fagriculture-blog%2Fblog%2Fag-are-your-grains-protected&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.blueridgeriskpartners.com%252Fagriculture-blog&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <category>Agriculture</category>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:54:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.blueridgeriskpartners.com/agriculture-blog/blog/ag-are-your-grains-protected</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-04-22T20:54:44Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>Ryan Wiles CIC CISR AFIS</dc:creator>
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      <title>Agritainment: What to Consider | Blue Ridge Risk Partners</title>
      <link>https://www.blueridgeriskpartners.com/agriculture-blog/blog/ag-agritainment-consider-this</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.blueridgeriskpartners.com/agriculture-blog/blog/ag-agritainment-consider-this" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.blueridgeriskpartners.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(24).png" alt="agritainment-what-insurance-you-need-farmers" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;It’s that time of year - the leaves are changing, it’s time to go pumpkin picking,&amp;nbsp;grab an apple cider,&amp;nbsp;and traipse through a corn maze.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;It’s that time of year - the leaves are changing, it’s time to go pumpkin picking,&amp;nbsp;grab an apple cider,&amp;nbsp;and traipse through a corn maze.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=45134660&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blueridgeriskpartners.com%2Fagriculture-blog%2Fblog%2Fag-agritainment-consider-this&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.blueridgeriskpartners.com%252Fagriculture-blog&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <category>Agribusiness</category>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:25:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.blueridgeriskpartners.com/agriculture-blog/blog/ag-agritainment-consider-this</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-04-22T17:25:15Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>Ryan Wiles CIC CISR AFIS</dc:creator>
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      <title>Farmers Market Essentials: Protecting Your Business</title>
      <link>https://www.blueridgeriskpartners.com/agriculture-blog/blog/farmers-market-essentials</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.blueridgeriskpartners.com/agriculture-blog/blog/farmers-market-essentials" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.blueridgeriskpartners.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(23).png" alt="insurance-for-farmers-market" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent; color: var(--hselevate--section--lightsection--1__textcolor); font-family: var(--hsElevate--body__font); font-size: var(--hsElevate--body__fontSize); font-style: var(--hsElevate--body__fontStyle); font-weight: var(--hsElevate--body__fontWeight);"&gt;Farmers markets are not just about fresh produce and handmade goods; they're vibrant community hubs where small businesses thrive. However, amidst the lively buzz and colorful tents lies a spectrum of risks that every vendor should be aware of. &amp;nbsp;At Blue Ridge Risk Partners, we know how important it is to keep your merchandise protected. Let's dive into why robust insurance coverage is essential and how strategic protections can keep both your merchandise and business operations secure.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.blueridgeriskpartners.com/agriculture-blog/blog/farmers-market-essentials" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.blueridgeriskpartners.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(23).png" alt="insurance-for-farmers-market" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent; color: var(--hselevate--section--lightsection--1__textcolor); font-family: var(--hsElevate--body__font); font-size: var(--hsElevate--body__fontSize); font-style: var(--hsElevate--body__fontStyle); font-weight: var(--hsElevate--body__fontWeight);"&gt;Farmers markets are not just about fresh produce and handmade goods; they're vibrant community hubs where small businesses thrive. However, amidst the lively buzz and colorful tents lies a spectrum of risks that every vendor should be aware of. &amp;nbsp;At Blue Ridge Risk Partners, we know how important it is to keep your merchandise protected. Let's dive into why robust insurance coverage is essential and how strategic protections can keep both your merchandise and business operations secure.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=45134660&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blueridgeriskpartners.com%2Fagriculture-blog%2Fblog%2Ffarmers-market-essentials&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.blueridgeriskpartners.com%252Fagriculture-blog&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <category>Agribusiness</category>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:19:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.blueridgeriskpartners.com/agriculture-blog/blog/farmers-market-essentials</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-04-22T17:19:21Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
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