Donna Penwarden earns Master Farm Certification
FLORIDA — Agent Donna Penwarden of The Keats Agency in Florida has achieved the On Your Side® Master Farm Certification designation from Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Company, Des Moines, Iowa. Master Farm Certification is the next step in Nationwide Agribusiness’ On Your Side Farm Certification program.
Farmers and ranchers can depend on a Master Farm Certified agent to have an in-depth understanding of their farming operations, provide detailed risk assessments, educate them about exposures, match coverages to meet their needs, and provide professional, knowledgeable service.
“We’re excited Donna Penwarden has become Master Certified,” said Ron Keats, president of The Keats Agency. “We have made a commitment to help protect farmers and ranchers in our area with the highest levels of professionalism and service. Master certification tells our area farmers that we’ll keep investing in training to be sure we’re positioned to help protect them now and into the future.”
The Master Farm Certified designation is also intended to help farmers and ranchers recognize agents who have made a continuing commitment to understanding the complex risks faced by the agriculture industry. Only agents who successfully complete the program will be awarded the designation, and agents must uphold education and service commitments to retain their Master Certification.
“Nationwide Agribusiness developed this multi-level certification program to provide additional education and resources to insurance agents who have made a commitment to protecting farms and ranches,” said Jerry Hillard, Farm Sales assistant vice president of Nationwide Agribusiness. “We’re proud of the agents who complete the program and are excited about the level of service farmers and ranchers can expect from partnering with Master Farm Certified agents.”
Penwarden has been at The Keats Agency for 10 years. As the only Master Farm Certified agent in southern New York, she enjoys working with the farm community on a one-on-one basis.
The Keats Agency is located at 103 North Main St., Florida, and can be reached at 845-618-4000.