Ranch & Farm
Specialized coverage for livestock, equipment, outbuildings, and agricultural operations across the Southwest.
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What Is Ranch & Farm?
A ranch policy is a homeowners policy, a commercial policy, and an equipment policy written as one, with the farm liability that a standard home policy excludes. It covers the house, the barns and outbuildings, the tractors and the hay, the cattle and the horses, and the liability that comes with livestock on the road, guests on horseback, and hired hands on the place. We write it for the working ranch and for the hobby place with four horses and a hay barn.
Why Ranch & Farm Matters
A standard homeowners policy stops at the yard. It does not cover the barn worth more than the house, the tractor, the herd, or the neighbor's claim when a bull gets through the fence. The 2024 South Fork Fire burned 17,569 acres and the Salt Fire another 7,939 — much of it grazing land, fence line, and outbuildings that no homeowners policy would have touched.
Who Needs Ranch & Farm?
Cattle operations in Lincoln and Otero County, horse properties in Alto and Capitan, hay and hobby farms, guest ranches and outfitters, and anyone who runs livestock on leased Forest Service allotments. Also the family that just bought forty acres and a barn and is still calling it a house.
Coverage Highlights
- Dwelling and household contents
- Barns, shops, hay storage, corrals, and other outbuildings
- Farm machinery and equipment, scheduled or blanket
- Livestock — mortality, theft, and named-peril coverage, including in transit
- Farm liability, including animal liability and guest-rider exposure
- Hired-hand and farm-employee coverage
- Fences and water systems
- Commercial auto for ranch trucks and stock trailers
Local Considerations
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counts 359 farms in Lincoln County covering 1,430,994 acres — an average of 3,986 acres per operation — and 30,556 cattle and calves. That is big country, spread thin, and a long way from the nearest fire station. Wildfire is the exposure that drives everything: FEMA rates Lincoln County wildfire risk "Relatively High," and in 2022 New Mexico burned 859,906 acres across 748 fires, second in the nation. We know which carriers still write ranch property in a high-fire county and how to present a place so it qualifies.
How Our Quote Process Works
We Start with a Conversation
We take time to understand what you're trying to protect and what matters most to you.
We Shop Multiple Carriers
We compare options across dozens of insurance companies to find coverage that actually fits — not just the cheapest number on paper.
We Review for Gaps
We check for coverage gaps, exclusions, and structure — not just price — so you're not surprised later.
We Walk You Through It
We explain your options in plain English, answer questions, and help you make a confident decision.
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We'll shop multiple carriers and walk you through your options — no obligation, no runaround.
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Information is general in nature and may not reflect your specific situation. Contact us for personalized guidance.
Let's Talk About Your Ranch & Farm
No sales pitch — just a conversation about what you need and what your options look like. We'll take it from there.