Wisconsin launches health insurance for farmers

After three years of development, the Farmers’ Health Cooperative of Wisconsin has finally been unveiled. The new insurance plan uses collective bargaining, and is designed to offer comprehensive insurance plans at lower rates than producers can obtain on their own. The plan went into effect April 1 and is the first of its kind in the country. For more information, call (800) 539-9370 or go to: www.farmershealthcooperative.com.

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