Crop Insurance 101 webinar

The Center for Rural Affairs is hosting a “Crop Insurance 101” webinar on Tuesday, July 20, noon to 1 p.m. Central. The webinar is free to attend.

Center for Rural Affairs Policy Associate Kate Hansen will talk with Joe Toillion of Toillion Consulting Services Inc., an Iowa crop insurance agent.

“This webinar will be helpful for a range of audiences — from those just exploring federal crop insurance, to those who have been buying it for years and want to brush up on the options available to them,” Hansen said.

Topics to be discussed include Multi-Peril Crop Insurance, insuring by written agreement, options for certified organic operations, livestock coverage and Whole Farm Revenue Protection.

“I am excited to be joined by Joe, who has a wealth of knowledge on many of these topics,” Hansen said. “This webinar will be a great opportunity for farmers and ranchers to ask him questions.”

While details can vary by region and county, the principles of federal crop insurance are set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency, and are consistent nationwide. This event is not limited by region, and any interested participants are welcome to attend.

Go online to register. For more information, contact Kate Hansen at kateh@cfra.org or 515.215.1294.