S2E8. Crop Insurance: Advocating for Better Policies


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Mar 11 2025 23 mins  

Organic farmers face unique challenges with crop insurance, but advocacy efforts are pushing for change. In this episode, Julia Barton of the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association and farmer Eli Dean discuss the challenges with current crop insurance systems, the advocacy efforts working to address these issues, and practical advice for organic farmers seeking better crop insurance options.

Guest: Julia Barton, Eli Dean

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Funder Acknowledgement: This material is funded in partnership by USDA, Risk Management Agency, under award number RMA22CPT0012393.