Crop Insurance

Objective

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

• Unrestricted by Entity Type
• Unrestricted by Individual Type

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.

Who Benefits

• Unrestricted by Entity Type
• Unrestricted by Individual Type

Assistance Types

• Other Financial Assistance
• Indemnity/Insurance (non-loan)
• Direct Payment for Specified Use

Program Contact

David.Zanoni@usda.gov
816-507-9302