Business, Financial & Risk Management
Risk management and financial planning are essential for every farm. Find PFI resources on insurance, hiring, finances and business planning, plus additional government tools.
Programs
Sustainable Agriculture Business Incubator
Encouraging farmers to adopt regenerative practices matters, but real change...
Savings Incentive Program
The Savings Incentive Program is a two-year program that supports...
N Rate Risk Protection Program
Curious about reducing your nitrogen rate for your 2026 corn...
Farm-to-School Mentorship Program
Interested in selling to K–12 schools? This program connects newer...
Empower Farmers Program
The Empower Farmers Program offers up-front payments to support the...
Cover Crop Business Accelerator
Since 2020, PFI and the Iowa Soybean Association have partnered...
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External Resource Links
Risk Management Agency
- RMA is a USDA agency responsible for federal crop insurance, including program delivery, product development and compliance monitoring.
- For questions related to programs in Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin, contact the St. Paul RMA regional office: email or call 651-290-3304.
- RMA Resources for Livestock
- Whole Farm Revenue Insurance Protection
- Actuarial Information
- Agent Locator
- Farm Commons is a nonprofit that provides proactive legal support to help farmers build a resilient, healthy food system, with resources on labor, business, land, food safety, sales and insurance.
- Ag Decision Maker is a decision-focused agricultural business website for farmers, lenders, educators and farm managers. It was created by economics and farm management specialists at Iowa State University and partner institutions across the Midwest.
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