IRONTON — New program from Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Company focuses on providing top protection for farms and ranches Bernard Kinder of Kinder’s Insurance Agency LTD of Ironton, successfully completed a series of educational courses and has achieved the On Your Farm Certified Agency designation from Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Company.

Completing the rigorous training program means farmers and ranchers can depend on an “On Your Farm Certified” agent to understand their farming operations, provide basic risk assessment that can help reduce expenses, educate them about exposures, match the correct coverages to meet their needs, and provide professional, knowledgeable service.

“We’re excited that Bernard Kinder has completed this certification program, He has made a commitment to help protect farmers and ranchers in our area with the highest level of professionalism and service, Jerry Killard, Farm Sales director Nationwide Agribusiness.

“This certification tells our area farmers that we’re committed to helping protect them now and into the future

The designation is intended to help farm and ranch customers recognize agents who make a commitment to understanding the complex risks faced by the agriculture industry.

Only agents who successfully complete the program will be awarded the designation, and agents must re-certify every three years.

“Nationwide Agribusiness developed this training program to provide additional education and resources to insurance agents who make a commitment to protecting farms and ranches. We’re proud of the agents who complete the program and are excited about the level of service farmers and ranchers can expect from partnering with On Your Farm Certified agents.”