Crop Growers, LLP to host meetings to prepare for new apple crop insurance policy

CORTLAND, N.Y. — The Risk Management Agency (RMA) released the Apple Crop Insurance proposed rule providing the industry until February 14, 2022, to comment through the Federal Register. Crop Growers LLP will host several producer education meetings to provide an opportunity to learn about the proposed program changes. Register at CropGrowers.com by January 26.

Understanding these changes now will provide you with the best opportunity to have your voice heard by RMA. Your participation and input will help ensure the Apple Crop Insurance Policy safety-net meets the needs of the industry.

The objective of these meetings is to provide an overview and discussion of RMA’s proposed 2023 new apple policy changes: what they are, how they may impact producers, and how you can submit invaluable feedback. Please join us for one of the following sessions.

Tuesday, February 1, 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., at the Diamonds Seven Event Venue, Marion, NY
Wednesday, February 2, 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., at the Black North Inn, Kent, NY
Thursday, February 3, 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., at the Best Western, Kingston, NY
Tuesday, February 8, 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., at the Fruit Research & Extension Center, Biglerville, PA

Limited seating available. Please register to attend one of the luncheon sessions by visiting CropGrowers.com no later than January 26, 2022 to guarantee your seat.

The Risk Management Agency’s (RMA) Apple Crop Insurance Policy has become a mainstay of risk management for the Northeast apple industry. There are currently over 47,000 acres insured in the Northeast, providing $189 million in protection to producers.

Since 2012, weather-related events in the Northeast have resulted in widespread crop losses that have impacted the apple industry. These weather-related events have resulted in over $293 million of indemnity payments to apple producers. Ensuring the new Apple Crop Insurance Policy maintains a sound safety-net for the apple industry is paramount.

Crop Growers, LLP, is an independent agency that sells and services crop insurance for 35 different crops throughout a nine-state territory. Crop Growers is owned by Farm Credit East, in conjunction with other Northeast Farm Credit Associations. Producers do not need to be a Farm Credit customer to purchase crop insurance. Contact the Crop Growers Customer Service Center at 1-800-234-7012 to learn more.

–Crop Growers, LLP