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Farm Products Broker Bond

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An agriculture bond, also known as a farm products broker bond, is required to ensure brokers handle farm produce ethically. These bonds ensure brokers uphold high standards, protecting both producers and consumers. compliance in agriculture.

Key Highlights

  • Required of those brokering, selling or distributing farm products.
  • Guarantees broker compliance with state and federal handling regulations.
  • By securing a farm products broker bond, brokers show their commitment to ethical and legal compliance in agriculture.

How do I purchase a farm products broker bond?

NFP, the nation's largest and most reliable surety company, is authorized to issue farm products broker bonds in each of the 50 states. We can provide the best rates for your bond, as well as the fastest issuance, to get your business off and running.

Our short online application makes it easy. Click below to start the application process today.

Farm Products Broker Bond FAQs

A farm products broker bond, sometimes called an agricultural or stockyard bond, protects producers and regulatory agencies by ensuring fair trade, ethical conduct and proper documentation of agricultural transactions. It guarantees that businesses involved in buying, selling or brokering agricultural goods follow federal and state regulations, including the Packers and Stockyards Act.

If a broker fails to meet legal obligations such as maintaining accurate records, making required payments or following fair trade standards, affected parties or regulators can file a claim against the bond. If the claim is valid, the surety pays up to the bond amount, and the broker must repay the surety.

A farm products broker bond is typically required for businesses and individuals involved in the buying, selling or brokering of agricultural goods, such as livestock, grain, produce or other farm commodities.  

Specific entities that may require a bond include: 

  • Agricultural packers
  • Market agencies
  • Dealers and brokers
  • Clearing agencies
  • Large-scale packers

The bond amount is set by state or federal requirements based on your operations and transaction volume, and the premium is a percentage of that amount determined by underwriting. Costs can be influenced by the required bond amount, your credit profile and your business compliance record.

In most states, you cannot legally operate as a farm products broker without securing a farm products broker bond. Operating without the appropriate bond can result in significant penalties, including fines and license suspension. Stay compliant by securing your farm products broker bond. 

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