The USDA Farm Service Agency in Minnesota is holding a public Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) webinar with the University of Minnesota Extension on Feb. 15. Farmers and others involved in agriculture will have an opportunity to learn more about the ARC/PLC programs and factors to consider when making elections for the 2023 crop year.

The ARC and PLC programs provide financial protections to farmers from substantial drops in crop prices or revenues and are vital economic safety nets for most American farms. Producers can elect coverage and enroll in crop-by-crop ARC-County or PLC, or ARC-Individual for the entire farm, for the 2023 crop year. Although election changes for 2023 are optional, enrollment (signed contract) is required for each year of the program. If a producer has a multi-year contract on the farm and makes an election change for 2023, it will be necessary to sign a new contract. The webinar will highlight program information and review coverage options. 

Wednesday, Feb. 15, 12:30 p.m. (CST) ARC/PLC Webinar for Minnesota

Click HERE to join the Feb. 15, 12:30 p.m. Minnesota Webinar

Participants can register in advance at this link, and can also register at the time of the webinar. Additionally, the webinar will be recorded and posted for future viewing.

A news release containing additional information on this webinar has been posted to our state FSA website and can be accessed at the following link: Minnesota USDA Farm Service Agency to Hold Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Election Webinar on Feb. 15

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I invite you to contact me via email at ellyn.oelfke@usda.gov if you have any questions.