Across the U.S., producers are facing unpredictable or extreme weather events which can cause financial difficulties. Risk management, in the form of crop insurance, can offer financial protection.
To aid producers new to crop insurance, whether they are commodity corn and soybean growers or raising organic and specialty crops, the Center for Rural Affairs has created the “Crop Insurance 101” series that addresses frequently asked questions.
Federal crop insurance is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency and provides financial protection for producers who face yield or revenue losses caused by natural causes or market fluctuations.
Another resource in the series includes an overview of Prevented Plant Coverage. Many producers are familiar with crop insurance policies that offer financial protection for damaged or destroyed crops; Prevented Plant Coverage, however, offers protection from the loss of crops that could not be planted in the first place.
Farmers with questions about crop insurance are invited to reach out to the Center for Rural Affairs for one-on-one support.
Established in 1973, the Center for Rural Affairs is a private, nonprofit organization working to strengthen small businesses, family farms and ranches, and rural communities through action oriented programs addressing social, economic, and environmental issues.
