Between Wisconsin’s unpredictable weather patterns, shifting global policies, and volatile market prices, much of a producer's success depends on factors outside their control. Susan Brugger, an agent with Rural Mutual Insurance based in Dodgeville and Fennimore, shares her expertise on how farmers, from Wisconsin hobbyists to large-scale operators, can use insurance to protect their "blood, sweat, and tears." Brugger tells Stephanie Hoff five key ways insurance helps manage risk on the farm.