As part of the 2018 Farm Bill, Congress required USDA’s Risk Management Agency to solicit feedback about improved crop insurance coverage options for farmers and ranchers selling through local food markets. This includes discussing how existing crop insurance programs can be improved, as well as exploring the possibility of a new crop insurance program. Sessions are scheduled for September 1, 2, and 3 for the northeast region.There are several scheduled listening sessions, held across the country from mid-August through early September. The sessions for farmers and ranchers are divided by region, commodity, and market channel. Additionally, there will be sessions specifically for approved insurance providers. Sessions specifically for the northeast region include:
| Region | Group | Date | Time |
| East Coast | Producers | September 1 | 12 noon |
| East Coast | Insurers | September 2 | 12 noon |
| Floriculture (All Regions) | Producers & Insurers | September 3 | 12 noon |
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Meeting ID: 873 7287 2344
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The New Jersey Risk Management and Crop Insurance Education Program exists in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture Risk Management Agency (USDA RMA). The goal of this program is to inform New Jersey producers of risk management and crop insurance programs to better manage risk and increase financial stability for their operation.
