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U.S. Department of Agriculture, Risk Management Agency

Crop Insurance

Federal program · program number 10.450 (the federal Assistance Listing number)

Key facts

Open now
None right now
Type of help
Insurance
Typical award
Level of assistance varies according to policy, crop and indemnities paid.

What it pays for

Risk Management Agency�s (RMA) mission is serving America�s agricultural producers through effective, market-based risk management tools and solutions to strengthen the economic stability of agricultural producers and rural communities. To carry out this mission, RMA operates and manages the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC). FCIC provides crop insurance and risk management strategies to American producers. Private sector insurance providers, approved by FCIC, sell and service the policies. RMA develops and/or approves premium rates, administers the premium and expense subsidies, approves and support products, and reinsures the Approved Insurance Providers (AIPs). In addition, RMA sponsor educational programs on risk management and undertakes compliance activities to ensure program soundness.

Who can apply

Unless otherwise restricted by the insurance policy, owners or operators of farmland, who have an insurable interest in a crop in a county where insurance is offered on that crop, are eligible for insurance.

Match

None required (federal program listing).

Official program listing (SAM.gov) Program website