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What is Crop Insurance?

Under the United States Department of Agriculture Risk Management Agency (USDA RMA) Partnership Agreement, AgriLogic Consulting, LLC (AgriLogic) delivers crop insurance education and related risk management strategies to farmers across the state of Alaska. AgriLogic provides training through workshops (live and webinar), on-farm appointments, guest speaker spots at conferences and association meetings, trade show booths, and visits to farmer’s markets.

From 2017-20, AgriLogic partnered with the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Agriculture; Alaska Farm Bureau, Inc.; Alaska Food Policy Council; Alaska Center for Energy and Power; and the Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation to reach Alaskan farmers and ensure information relevant to Alaska’s unique needs.

AgriLogic offered a translated workshop and fact sheets for Hmong farmers near Anchorage through the Hmong Center of Alaska. AgriLogic WFRP Factsheet (Hmong)

Previous workshops highlighting crop insurance, eligibility requirements, sales closing dates and more can be found in the Webinars area.

Crop Insurance Resources
RMA Cost Estimator

Did you know that the Federal Government subsidizes a portion of the crop insurance premium?  These subsidy amounts typically range from 38% to 80%.  That means that you, as the producer, only pay a portion of the total premium.  The RMA Cost Estimator is a useful tool that allows a farmer to create a customized crop insurance premium estimate.  Each estimate provides liability, total premium, subsidy, and producer premium amounts along with the loss trigger point.  You may also contact AgriLogic Consulting at Alaska@AgriLogic.com to request a FREE custom quote.

RMA Agent Locator

Contact an agent to find out more about crop insurance for your farm and to fill out an application for coverage.  Agents licensed to sell crop insurance are subject to change.  Please visit the RMA Agent Locator for the latest information.

HELPFUL HINT!!  In order to locate all crop insurance agents licensed to sell in Alaska, it is important to set the search distance within the Agent Locator to “No limit” since agents licensed to sell in Alaska can be located in other states.  It is also important to search for agents licensed in Alaska rather than the default setting of “All States”.

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Agent List

Source: RMA Agent Locator
(March 6, 2017)

Decker, Stanley
MID COLUMBIA INS INC
Specialty: Crop
(541) 296-1287
Location: The Dalles, OR

Decker, Tonya G.
MID COLUMBIA INS INC
Specialty: Crop
(541) 296-1287
Location: The Dalles, OR

Click on the buttons to view Alaska documentary and workshop presentations.

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Alaska Grown Documentary

AgriLogic Risk Management Workshop presentation.

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View the AgriLogic Risk Management Presentation

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APH Crop Insurance in Alaska

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Whole Farm Revenue Protection

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AK Ag Risk Series 1: Peony Workshop

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AK Ag Risk Series 2: Managing for Healthy Herds: Livestock Wildlife Interactions

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AK Ag Risk Series 3: Key to Cooperatives

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AK Ag Risk Series 4: Crop Insurance Options for Shellfish and Aquatic Plants in Alaska

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AK Ag Risk Series 5: Disaster Preparedness for Alaska Farmers & Ranchers

Important Links

AgriLogic Consulting: http://www.agrilogicconsulting.com/

USDA Risk Management Agency: http://www.rma.usda.gov/

USDA RMA Spokane Regional Office: http://www.rma.usda.gov/aboutrma/fields/wa_rso/

USDA Risk Management Agency Crop Fact Sheets for Alaska: http://www.rma.usda.gov/aboutrma/fields/wa_rso/ak/#factsheet

USDA Risk Management Agency Organic Crops: http://www.rma.usda.gov/news/currentissues/organics/

USDA Risk Management Agency Whole-Farm Revenue Protection: http://www.rma.usda.gov/policies/wfrp.html

USDA Farm Service Agency-Alaska: https://www.fsa.usda.gov/state-offices/Alaska/index

Alaska Department of Natural Resources Division of Agriculture: http://dnr.alaska.gov/ag/index.htm

Alaska Farm Bureau, Inc: http://www.alaskafb.org/

Alaska Food Policy Council: https://akfoodpolicycouncil.org

Alaska Small Business Development Center: https://aksbdc.org

Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation: https://www.investfairbanks.com/

Alaska Farmer Testimonials

Scott Mugrage, owner of Mugrage Hay and Cattle in Delta Junction discusses the risks of farming in Alaska and the importance of this insurance.

Bryce Wrigley of the Alaska Flour Company discusses the challenges and joys of farming in Alaska and the importance of this insurance.

Workshop Presentations
Alaska Grown Documentary
AgriLogic Risk Management Presentation

APH Crop Insurance in Alaska
Whole Farm Revenue Protection
AK Ag Risk Series 1: Peony Workshop
AK Ag Risk Series 2: Managing for Healthy Herds: Livestock Wildlife Interactions
AK Ag Risk Series 3: Key to Cooperatives
AK Ag Risk Series 4: Crop Insurance Options for Shellfish and Aquatic Plants in Alaska
AK Ag Risk Series 5: Disaster Preparedness for Alaska Farmers & Ranchers

Contact

PO BOX 173
Homer, Alaska 99603
907-756-3930
info@alaskafoodpolicycouncil.org