Crop Insurance
Friday, June 27, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
VSU Randolph Farm, 4415 River Road, Petersburg, VA 23803
The crop insurance program is a critical component of the U.S. agriculture safety net. Learn how the federal crop insurance program can provides financial assistance to farmers when they need it most. In this event you will learn:
* What is crop insurance?
* How Is crop insurance different than other forms of insurance?
* Who shoulders the risk in crop insurance?
* How and why does the government encourage crop insurance participation?
* What steps do crop insurers take to ensure taxpayer dollars are efficiently used?
* What is the Standard Reinsurance Agreement (SRA)?
* Who are Approved Insurance Providers?
* What is National Crop Insurance Services?
For more information contact: Yowei Peralta, 804-892-0282, yperalta@vsu.edu.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
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