UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report: November 6, 1996
FARM FAMILY HOLDINGS, INC.
A Delaware Corporation Commission File No. 1-11941 IRS No. 14-1789227
344 Route 9W, Glenmont, New York 12077-2910
Registrant's telephone number: (518) 431-5000
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Item 5. Other Events
On November 6, 1996, Farm Family Holdings, Inc. issued a press
release announcing the resignation of Charles E. Simon as
Executive Vice President and Treasurer.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed as part of this report:
Exhibit Index
Exhibit 99 - Press Release
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Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
FARM FAMILY HOLDINGS, INC.
(Registrant)
November 6, 1996 /s/ Philip P. Weber
(Date) Philip P. Weber
President and CEO
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EXHIBIT 99
NEWS RELEASE
For Release: IMMEDIATE CONTACT: Timothy A. Walsh
(518) 431-5410
EXECUTIVE RESIGNS
Glenmont, NY -- Charles E. Simon resigned as Executive Vice
President and Treasurer of Farm Family Holdings, Inc., effective
October 29, 1996. Timothy A. Walsh, Senior Vice President -
Finance of Farm Family Casualty Insurance Company, the operating
subsidiary, has been appointed Treasurer of Farm Family
Holdings, Inc.
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