Buchanan Insurance Agency-Farmersville

03/25/2026

02/26/2026

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02/06/2026

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01/30/2026

As an independent agency, we’re truly honored to represent small business owners and serve our neighborhood. What are some of your favorite ways to connect with your community?

01/26/2026

Due to the severe weather, we will be closed on Monday, 26 January for the safety of our customers and staff.

Stay safe and warm.

01/21/2026

❄️ Well folks… winter’s fixing to show up ❄️
Looks like we’ve got some ice and snow headed our way, so it might be a good idea to button things up around the house.

A few neighbor-to-neighbor reminders:
• Drip them faucets
• Bring the critters inside
• Move vehicles out from under trees
• Keep space heaters clear and safe
• Snap a couple pictures of your place before the storm (just in case)

If Mother Nature gets rowdy and you have damage, take photos and holler at your agent when it’s safe.

Most important — stay off them slick roads if you can, keep warm, and check on your neighbors and older folks. That’s how we do it around here. 🤍 Stay safe, y’all.

10/07/2025

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10/02/2025

What is the purpose of my farm liability policy?

Farm Liability Insurance – Explained Simply
Protecting your farm, your family, and your finances.

What It Covers
✔ Bodily Injury – If someone gets hurt on your farm (visitor, neighbor, delivery driver).
✔ Property Damage – If your farm activities damage someone else’s property.
✔ Legal Defense – Pays for lawyers and court costs if you’re sued, even if it’s not your fault.

Everyday Examples
A neighbor trips over equipment and breaks an arm → Policy helps with medical bills.
Crop spray drifts into a neighbor’s field → Policy covers damage.
A visitor sues after slipping in the barn → Policy provides legal defense.

Optional Add-Ons
Medical Payments – Pays small medical bills right away, no lawsuit needed.
Personal Injury – Covers things like libel, slander, or privacy claims.
Products Liability – Protects you if something you sell (like eggs or produce) causes illness or injury.

What’s Not Covered
✘ Your own injuries.
✘ Your farm equipment or buildings (that’s farm property insurance).
✘ Non-farm businesses you run on the side.
✘ Intentional harm or damage.

The Bottom Line
Farm liability insurance = peace of mind.
It helps pay if someone is injured or property is damaged because of your farm.
It protects you from expensive medical bills, repair costs, and lawsuits.

Questions?
We’d love to review your coverage and make sure you’re fully protected.

Send a message to learn more

08/24/2025

Great time!!

08/15/2025

🎉 Big News for Texas Cottage Food Entrepreneurs! 🎉

Starting September 1, 2025, Senate Bill 541 brings the most sweeping expansion to Texas Cottage Food Law yet—set to boost creativity, reach, and growth for home-based food businesses.

Here’s what’s changing:

* Nearly all homemade foods are now allowed, except high-risk items like meat, seafood, raw dairy, low-acid canned goods, ices (ice cream, popsicles, gelato), and CBD/THC products. This means cheesecakes, cream pies, cut fruits/veggies, banana pudding, vegetarian casseroles, hot meals (meat-free), and more, are now permissible!
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* The annual sales cap triples from $50K to $150K, and will now be indexed for inflation—creating more room to grow.
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* Wholesale opportunities open up! You can now sell non-refrigerated cottage foods through registered Cottage Food Vendors (like retail stores, cafés, farm stands), making it easier to expand beyond direct sales.
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* No more permits or fees—production and sampling of cottage foods remain free from local licensing or inspection requirements. That’s a clear win for simplifying operations.

* Privacy enhancement: Want to keep your home address off your labels? Register with DSHS to get a unique identifier you can use instead. Labels also now require a clear statement:
“THIS PRODUCT WAS PRODUCED IN A PRIVATE RESIDENCE THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO GOVERNMENTAL LICENSING OR INSPECTION.”

* If you sell items that require refrigeration (like cheesecakes or refrigerated pies), you must register with DSHS (rules pending), include a “prepared on [date]” label, and a safe-handling instruction (in 12-pt font) like:
“SAFE HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS: To prevent illness from bacteria, keep this food refrigerated or frozen until the food is prepared for consumption.”

This is a monumental shift that empowers your creativity and business growth—from new product options to wider distribution and substantial financial flexibility.

Let’s celebrate these new opportunities and get ready to level up!
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If you have questions about how this affects your current operations, feel free to reach out—we’re here to support you through every step.

SB 541 The Texas Cottage Food law just got a major upgrade – see what changes are in store for September 1, 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5imgmDOfXU FOODS THAT CAN BE SOLD DIRECTLY TO THE CONSUMER AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2025: ANY FOODS OTHER THAN: (i) meat, meat products, poultry, or poultry ...