Insurance options for vegetable growers

Jon LaPorte<laportej@msu.edu>, MSU Extension -

Updated from an original article written by Benjamin Phillips, Michigan State University Extension.

Risk management programs can take the edge off of major losses from lower yields, crop losses, or prevented planting from weather events.

Vegetable farmers face many challenges. Thankfully, risk management programs can take the edge off of major losses from lower yields, crop losses, or prevented planting from weather events.

The latest publication from the Beginning Farmers DEMaND series explores risk management programs for vegetable producers.  Offered through the USDA’s Risk Management Agency and Farm Service Agency, these programs help to mitigate some of the production risk that producers face on an annual basis.

Download the latest bulletin in the Beginning Farmers DEMaND (Developing and Educating Managers and New Decision-makers) series today to learn how these programs can help your farm business manage production risk. 

Bulletins are published periodically during the year.  If you’re interested in having the latest DEMaND series bulletins sent directly to your email, sign up today to be on the series mailing list.

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