FRCS Virtual Training Courses

Grain Storage and Material Handling (3 hours) - Course 1

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Techniques in handling damage claims to grain bins, confinement buildings, dairy buildings, and other farm buildings including:

  • Repair vs. replace after storm damage to grain bins
  • Millwright estimating and proper determination of component part pricing; covered peril vs. wear and tear/maintenance issues
  • Properly inspecting and valuing dairy barn hay fires
  • Cosmetic damage to metal buildings

Intro to Crop Liability Claims (2 hours) - Course 2

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Techniques in settling a variety of agricultural claims including:

  • Crop overspray and chemical drift onto other crops claims including proper valuation of lost or stunted crops
  • “Cow out” and other animal liability claims
  • General ag business liability claims

Cattle Claims -Identification and Valuation (2 hours) - Course 3

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This course will provide a basic understanding of information required in the claims handling of a claim involving cattle (i.e. Theft, Mortality, Wrongful Conversation, etc.) This course will also provide the ability to identify different types of breeds and classes of cattle and will provide a basic understanding of how they are valued.

Principles In Agricultural Equipment Breakdown (2 hours) - Course 4

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  • Covering Repair vs. Replace
  • Students will learn to properly inspect a wide variety of farm equipment, how to estimate the claims and how to distinguish between covered damage and wear and tear
  • Students will also be instructed in the proper assessment of total loss claims

Basics of the Agricultural Policy (1 hour) - Course 5

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The basics of coverage for farm buildings, equipment, livestock, including:

  • Understanding the coverage distinguish between dwelling and farm ranch buildings
  • Understanding farm/ranch liability coverages
  • Understanding exclusions and limitations