USDA Risk Management Agency. (n.d.). Agent locator: Insurance agent and provider information [Website]. Risk Management Agency (RMA), United States Department of Agriculture. https://www.rma.usda.gov/Information- Tools/Agent-Locator-Page
Other USDA Programs
On December 20, 2018, the 2018 Farm Bill was enacted providing support for farmers, ranchers, and forest stewards through a variety of safety-net, farm loan, conservation, and disaster assistance programs.
ARC/PLC The Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) provide a safety net for producers producing covered agricultural commodities and who enroll in such programs. The programs provide income support to eligible producers in the case of crop revenue or crop prices below certain thresholds. CRP The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is a land conservation program that provides a yearly rental payment for farmers who “agree to remove environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and plant species that will improve environmental health and quality” (USDA, n.d.). This program requires an application on behalf of the landowner. Contracts are for extended periods of time, with the overall goal of protecting water quality and habitat. Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) The SARE program through the USDA National Institute for Food and Agriculture offers multiple grant programs for farmers to research new practices for their farms that may be applicable on a larger scale or contribute to general knowledge. In particular, the SARE Farmer Rancher and Partnership Programs require farmer participation to be awarded. Disaster Assistance When farmers and their communities are adversely affected by natural disasters, USDA provides support through various disaster assistance programs. The Emergency Conservation Program (through FSA) and Emergency Watershed Protection Program (through NRCS) help repair farmland and watersheds damaged during natural disasters. When severe weather results in excess livestock deaths, farmers might be eligible for assistance through the Livestock Indemnity Program. These are just a few examples of the many disaster assistance programs USDA offers.
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