By Jamie Martin
The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) has introduced the Delaware Agricultural Production Insurance Assistance Program to help farmers manage risks by lowering crop insurance costs.
This initiative, launched in partnership with the USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA), will reduce premiums for eligible 2025 crop insurance plans by 30% of the 2024 total premium, with a maximum of $10 per acre.
Crop insurance plays a crucial role in protecting farmers from unpredictable weather, environmental issues, and financial instability. “This type of crop insurance program is unique in that it was a bipartisan effort that originated in Delaware to help protect Delaware producers and our agriculture industry,” said Secretary of Agriculture Don Clifton. “This program is based upon a farmer’s choices in their risk management strategy and helping them select the right insurance plan for protecting their revenue.”
Farmers who had a crop insurance policy in 2024 will automatically receive the reduced premium for 2025. In 2024, Delaware producers secured 2,440 crop insurance policies covering 309,873 acres, with total indemnities reaching $9.14 million. The program encourages farmers to increase their coverage for greater financial stability.
Farmers interested in the program should contact their insurance agents to understand how it affects their payments. Those without 2024 coverage can enroll now to receive benefits for their 2026 premium.
The Delaware Agricultural Production Insurance Assistance Program was established through HB 87 and signed into law in 2024, reinforcing the state’s commitment to supporting its agricultural community.
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