Webinar: Crop insurance for beginners

Do you ever wonder whether crop insurance is right for your operation? Are you new to farming and aren’t sure how crop insurance can help you? This webinar will cover the basics of crop insurance for people new to farming: how to use it, when it’s useful, and how to learn more.

Please reach out to our crop insurance helpline with any questions: 402.687.2100
Anna Johnson (extension 1027), [email protected]
Cora Fox (extension 1012), [email protected]

Links included in webinar:
Producer Obligations and Expectations:
https://www.rma.usda.gov/Topics/Produ...

Risk Management Agency’s Actuarial Information Browser: good for researching what insurance plans are available in your county, sales deadlines, and whether there are organic price elections available:
https://webapp.rma.usda.gov/apps/Actu...

Submit a request to Risk Management Agency for a new insurance product:
https://legacy.rma.usda.gov/pubs/rme/...

Find a crop insurance agent using the Agent Locator Tool:
https://prodwebnlb.rma.usda.gov/apps/...

Risk Management Agency’s Cost Estimator Tool:
https://ewebapp.rma.usda.gov/apps/Cos...

Explore what crop insurance products are commonly purchased in your state:
https://prodwebnlb.rma.usda.gov/apps/...

Learn more about how cover crops are allowed under crop insurance:
https://www.rma.usda.gov/Fact-Sheets/...

This webinar was recorded on Jan. 8, 2019. This project is supported by USDA-RMA grant RM18RMEPP522C015.