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Mar 13, 2015
A coalition of agricultural stakeholders supporting the crop insurance program held educational briefings for House and Senate staffers this week. A standing-room only crowd of more than 60 staff filled the House Ag Committee room on Wednesday, where speakers described the basics of how Federal crop insurance works. Currently, there are 1.2 million crop insurance policies; 18,000 agents and adjusters; 18 companies; and 450 RMA/FCIC staff involved in the program. Questions from attendees included, “How do you respond to criticism that this industry has a government-backed insurance program and other small businesses don’t?” and “What challenges do you expect for the program this year?” A similar briefing was held for Senate staff on Monday.
