This page offers introductory education of crop insurance, and guidance to the appropriate resources within USDA's Risk Management Agency (RMA) and Farm Service Agency (FSA).
Federal crop insurance is administered by the USDA's Risk Management Agency (RMA) in partnership with private insurance companies. It is the most widely used form of crop insurance in the United States.
Private crop insurance is offered by independent insurance companies and does not involve federal subsidies. These policies are typically customized to meet specific needs.
Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) provides a risk management safety net for all commodities on the farm under one insurance policy.
This insurance plan is tailored for any farm with up to $17 million in insured revenue.
This includes farms with specialty or organic commodities (both crops and livestock) or those marketing to local, regional, farm-identity preserved, specialty, or direct markets.
The Micro Farm program provides a risk management safety net for all commodities on your farm under one single insurance policy.
This insurance plan is tailored for any farm with up to $350,000 in approved revenue
farms with specialty or organic commodities (both crops and livestock), or those marketing to local, regional, farm-identity preserved, specialty, or direct markets.
Familiarize yourself with the differences below.
WFRP covers farms with up to $17 million in insured revenue, while the Micro Farm program is designed for farms with up to $350,000 in approved revenue.
WFRP may require more detailed record-keeping and reporting, whereas the Micro Farm program offers a more streamlined application process suitable for smaller operations.
USDA's Risk Management Agency (RMA) offers a variety of resources related to crop insurance offerings. With so much information available, it can feel difficult to know where to start. That's why we've created the tool below to help guide you to the resources that will be most relevant to you!
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