December 10, 2025 - Loysville, PA
The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID), the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Pennie - Pennsylvania's official health insurance marketplace - and Pasa Sustainable Agriculture reminded Pennsylvania farmers - young and new - that they have access to affordable, high-quality health insurance coverage options at Spiral Path Farm. "Pennsylvania's farmers work long hours in a physically demanding work environment, frequently without the safety net of employer health benefits," said Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Michael Humphreys. "Today, we're hoping to drive home that these hard workers have options - affordable health insurance options - that not only fit their budget, but that also offer the protection and coverage they want and need."Many farmers don't get health insurance through a traditional employer, and farmers' income often changes from season to season. Pennie's Open Enrollment is the best time to sign up for affordable, high-quality health coverage."Farmers are often sole proprietors and small business owners, dedicating long hours through intense working conditions to feed our communities," said Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding. "Often times, being able to afford or access healthcare coverage for themselves and their families is a burden that they cannot handle. Our farmers deserve a comprehensive, affordable solution for healthcare coverage so they can protect the health and the wellbeing of their families while continuing their service of feeding our nation." Speakers Include:Pasa Sustainable Agriculture Executive Director Hannah Smith BrubakerPennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Michael HumphreysPennie Executive Director Devon TrolleyDepartment of Agriculture Secretary Russell ReddingSpiral Path Farms, Will BrownbackPennsylvania State Grange President Matt Espenshade
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