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Farmers Union Agents Distribute COVID Relief Checks
Thanks to company partner National General’s COVID Relief Initiative, several of our fabulous Agents were able to donate $500 each to local non-profits directly affected by the COVID shutdown. Most of our Agents were able to meet with non-profit leaders to distribute COVID relief checks while adhering to social distancing guidelines. Here are their stories:…
Read MoreFarmers Union Agency Fall Coat Drive September 1 – October 2, 2020
Millions of Americans can’t afford warm coats for their family this winter. Farmers Union Agency will be holding a Fall Coat Drive September 1 through October 2, 2020 in correlation with national non-profit One Warm Coat! Did you know? 1 in 5 American children is living in poverty. For the nearly 39 million Americans living…
Read MoreInsurance Implications of a Fire Pit, Grill or Gas Fireplace
In our final of three blog entries about the insurance implications of attractive nuisances like treehouses, swing sets, and swimming pools, we will talk about the dangers of a fire pit, grill or gas fireplace. Is a fire pit, grill or gas fireplace an attractive nuisance? To review, an attractive nuisance is a feature on…
Read MoreInsurance Implications of Your Swimming Pool, Hot Tub and Water Feature
As summer gets rolling, people start looking forward to spending time outdoors. Kids especially look forward to spending time in a swimming pool when the hot weather hits. While parents should be encouraging their kids to be active, it’s important to be aware of the potential dangers they could face in their outdoor environments, especially…
Read MoreInsurance Implications of Trampolines, Swing Sets and Tree Houses
As summer approaches, people start looking forward to spending time outdoors. Kids especially get excited about playing outside on their trampolines. While parents should be encouraging their kids to be active, it’s important to be aware of the potential dangers they could face in their outdoor environments, especially in the summertime. In fact, the National…
Read MoreInternet Speeds Are Slowing Due to COVID-19. Here Are Some Tips.
A large number of Americans are now working from home due to the COVID-19 outbreak, and students are finishing up the school year remotely. As a result, internet speeds are beginning to lag nationwide as people try to stream, videoconference, and download at much higher rates than ever before. The New York Times reports that…
Read MoreAgency Honored with Community Service Award
Above: FUA President Josh Vickerman and MAX Regional Manager John Wearda Above: John Wearda, MAX Regional Sales Manager, presented FUA President Josh Vickerman and Agents a Community Service Award at the March 4, 2020 Statewide Meeting Banquet in Alexandria, MN. Farmers Union Agency, Inc. of St. Paul, Minnesota was honored with the Community Service Award…
Read MoreFarmers Union Agency Donation to Second Harvest Heartland
A $1,000 grant from Farmers Union Insurance Agency and our partner company, MutualAid eXchange (“MAX”) was presented as a donation to Second Harvest Heartland as part of MAX’s Mutual Aid Ministries Agent Community Grant program. Second Harvest Heartland is the leading contributor and authority on hunger solutions in the Midwest, partnering with local food banks,…
Read MoreCold Weather Safety Tips for Your Pet
Exposure to winter’s dry, cold air and chilly rain, sleet and snow can cause chapped paws and itchy, flaking skin. But these aren’t the only discomforts pets can suffer. Winter walks can become downright dangerous if chemicals from ice-melting agents are licked off of bare paws. To help prevent cold weather dangers from affecting your…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Importance of Electrical Cord Safety
Electrical Cord Safety 101 In addition to keeping cords out of sight, electrical cords should be kept from underfoot to prevent tripping. They should always be kept in good condition so they don’t become fire hazards. Here are some tips on electrical cord safety from the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Electrical Safety Foundation…
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