Farm Business - Insurance
9:00am - 11:00am
This session will provide information focused on the insurance options available to specialty crop producers in Michigan. The session will consist of short presentations from FSA and RMA.

Insuring Specialty Crops Through the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP)
9:00am - 9:40am
Discussing insurance options and eligibility through FSA's NAP program.
Ben Belkholm - Farm Service Agency

Crop Insurance Options for Specialty Crops
9:40am - 10:20am
An overview of crop insurance options for growers with specialty crops including a practical discussion on how policies like the Micro Farm and Whole Farm Policy can be an easy way to protect your crop.
Brian Frieden - USDA Risk Management Agency

Panel with  Producers

10:20am - 11:00am

Chad Reenders - Michigan Blueberry Advisory Committee