What term is used to describe farmers working outside of the insured location?

The term "custom farming" is used to describe a situation where farmers provide services or operate on agricultural lands that are not owned by them, typically outside of their insured location. This practice involves acting as contractors who manage or cultivate land for other landowners or businesses, allowing them to utilize their expertise and equipment for a fee.

Custom farming is particularly relevant in situations where landowners may need specialized agricultural practices or when they do not have the resources to manage large tracts of land themselves. This arrangement supports flexibility and can lead to increased efficiency in farm production without the significant financial investment required for land ownership.

Other terms, while they might sound related, do not accurately capture the relationship or arrangement inherent in custom farming. Shared farming generally implies a partnership where both parties have a stake in the operation, remote farming could suggest a distance-related logistical setup but isn't a standard industry term, and flexible farming may pertain to adaptive practices rather than a clear contractual relationship with non-owned agricultural land. Thus, custom farming is the most precise and appropriate term for describing farmers working outside of the insured location.