Farmers in 18 states in the South and Midwest are being courted with an inventive proposition: contributions to health savings accounts (HSAs) in exchange for a promise to sell grain. The New York Times reports that Cargill, a grain marketing company, will contribute 8 to 10 cents a bushel to farmers who commit to sell at least 3,000 bushels to the company. The scheme gives Cargill an edge in a competitive grain market, and farmers get a hand in acquiring more affordable health care.
