From the food on our tables to the trees and greenery in our homes and yards, agriculture touches every part of our lives. Not only does agriculture play an essential source in maintaining a strong economy, but it is also at the foundation of our wonderful states of Pennsylvania and Maryland.
March is National Agriculture Month and we are celebrating with some fun facts. Did you know...
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Agriculture is the largest commercial industry in Maryland, employing some 350,000 people, including nearly 6,000 full-time farmers, and contributing some $8.25 billion annually to the economy.
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Pennsylvania is home to more than 53,000 unique farm businesses across 7.3 million acres of farmland.
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If you've picked apples at a local orchard or bought your Christmas tree from a tree farm, you have participated in agritourism. Pennsylvania ranks 12th nationally in the number of agritourism operations with sales averaging $27 million annually.
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Throughout Maryland, agritourism events generate over $162 million for the economy and help support more than 1,000 jobs.
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Most of Maryland's crop income is from greenhouse and nursery products (flowers, ornamental shrubs, and young fruit trees), according to NetState.
At Keller-Brown, we value the essential role agriculture plays in our lives by providing safe, abundant, and affordable products. In honor of National Agriculture Month we recognize and celebrate the farmers and ranchers throughout Pennsylvania and Maryland who work so hard to keep America's pantries full, our gardens thriving and our yards beautiful.
Whether you own a large agribusiness or are a hobby farmer selling produce at your local farmers' market, Keller-Brown Insurance Services can tailor farm and ranch insurance policies to protect your business. Coverage includes protection for both personal and business assets, such as machinery, livestock, farm products (e.g. seed, animal feed), and farm structures.
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Contact an insurance agent at Keller-Brown Insurance Services today to answer any questions about farm and ranch insurance or for a free review and insurance quote. As an independent insurance agency serving Pennsylvania and Maryland, we represent several top-rated insurance companies. We have the flexibility to find you the right coverage at competitive premiums for business, home, auto, and more.
