Farm Insurance That Truly Protects Farms w/ Bonnie Kluthe of First Acre Insurance
Friday, October 10, 2025
Reference: Impact Farming
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Farm Insurance That Truly Protects Farms with Bonnie Kluthe of First Acre Insurance
In this episode, we sit down with Bonnie Kluthe of First Acre Insurance, to talk about “Farm Insurance That Truly Protects Farms.”
We explore common insurance pitfalls, real stories of farmers who’ve faced losses and haven’t been fully protected, and how First Acre is helping farmers protect their livelihood with clarity and confidence.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- First Acre Insurance and their mission
- The types of farms, equipment, and operations First Acre insures
- Common challenges farmers face with traditional insurance and why insurance coverage gaps are often discovered too late
- How First Acre redesigned farm insurance to reflect modern farming realities and operations
- The importance of agreed value insurance and why it’s a game-changer
- Real-life examples of farmers who benefited from their coverage
- Tips on balancing cost, coverage, and deductibles
- Emerging risks in farming and what farmers need to be aware of
Timestamps:
First Acre Insurance Introduction
[0:00] – Welcome and episode introduction
Farmers - Why First Acre?
Innovative Insurance Benefits:
If you’re a farmer or farm operator looking to protect your livelihood with insurance that actually reflects how you run your farm, check out First Acre Insurance today. Visit their website for guidance tailored to your farm’s needs.
Thanks for tuning in,
Tracy
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🔗 Resources & Links:
Learn more about First Acre Insurance:
https://firstacre.ca
Show Guest:
Bonnie Kluthe
Vice President, Business Development at First Acre Insurance

Bonnie Kluthe, based in Alberta, Canada, is currently a Vice President Business Development at First Acre Insurance. Bonnie Kluthe brings experience from previous roles at First Acre Insurance, Foster Park Brokers Inc., Geoponic Insurance Solutions and AgPro Insurance. Bonnie Kluthe holds a 2005 - 2016 FCIP in Risk Management Major @ University of Alberta. With a robust skill set that includes Insurance, Commercial Lines, Commercial Insurance, General Insurance, Property & Casualty Insurance and more.
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