The insurance option that actually fits diversified market gardens: it insures your whole farm's revenue rather than individual crops. The Micro Farm variant is simplified for operations under $350,000 in revenue.
- Typical award
- Premium subsidies of 55–80%; Micro Farm covers up to $350,000 revenue
- Deadline
- Sales closing date varies by county — commonly Feb 28 or Mar 15
- Type of support
- Technical assistance · Risk management
- Who can apply
- Individual producer, Beginning / underserved, Tribal
- Fits these operations
- Vegetables & produce, Cut flowers, Orchard & fruit, Mixed / diversified, Value-added & food business, Urban farm
The eligibility and application details below are general guidance for this kind of program, not text copied from the funder. The facts above — who runs it, how much, and when it closes — are hand-checked. Always confirm specifics on the official page.
Am I eligible?
- Open nationwide — check for state-level ranking or set-asides
- Individual farmers, ranchers, and farm businesses may apply
- Tribes, tribal producers, and tribal enterprises are eligible
- Beginning, veteran, and historically underserved producers are prioritized
- Active SAM.gov registration and UEI number required before award
- Must be in compliance with USDA/federal program rules (AGI limits, conservation compliance)
- No cost to the producer in most cases — advising, not funding
How to apply
- 1Contact USDA Risk Management Agency through the official page and describe your operation
- 2Schedule an intake call or farm visit
- 3Agree on a scope of work — what questions you need answered
- 4Work through the recommendations and follow up as your season changes
What you'll need
- Farm or business name, address, and tax ID / EIN
- Short description of your operation and acreage
- The specific question or bottleneck you want help with
- Any existing records, maps, or plans that give context
Timeline & contact
Usually days to a few weeks from first contact to real help
Get help: USDA Risk Management Agency — your local USDA Service Center or state office can walk you through it
Ready to apply?
Applications go through USDA Risk Management Agency, not through this site. Open the official page below for eligibility rules, forms, and contacts. For federal programs it's worth calling your local USDA Service Center or Cooperative Extension office first — they help with paperwork for free and know what your county actually funds.
This listing was last hand-checked August 2026.