Suppose a wheat farmer sells a wholesale baker a forward contract. What happens if hail destroys the farmers' crop or if the baker loses a large contract to deliver bread in the future? Will their hedges protect them against these risks? How can they manage these risks?

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Suppose a wheat farmer sells a wholesale baker a forward contract.

What happens if hail destroys the farmers' crop or if the baker loses a large contract to deliver bread in the future?

Will their hedges protect them against these risks? How can they manage these risks? 

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