Lamb Data Gathering Listening Session - South Dakota

The Federal Crop Insurance Program is recognized today as a fundamental component of the U.S food safety net. The program has been increasingly utilized by livestock producers to offer stability during times of uncertainty. The USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) has historically provided lamb producers with risk management options, but the Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) program for Lamb that was previously offered was discontinued due to changes in the marketplace. Nevertheless, recognizing that lamb producers are in need of more risk mitigation tools, a research effort was commissioned by the RMA to explore the feasibility of a viable insurance program for lamb producers.

The approved plan of development includes interactive listening sessions which will provide researchers with the opportunity to listen to the needs and concerns of a diverse group of stakeholders within the lamb production industry. This includes industry leaders and representatives, producers and grower groups, insurance personnel, university researchers, buyers, and any other interested parties within the lamb production sector who may be interested in contributing.

Registration Information

https://form.jotform.com/233135438093051

For More Information

Kyle Jore

• Economist at Watts and Associates, Inc.
• kjore@wattsandassociates.com
• 218-689-8712

Mark Boyd

• Economist at Watts and Associates, Inc
• mboyd@wattsandassociates.com
• 406-599-2577

Allyssa Avilez

• Research Analyst at Watts and Associates, Inc
• aavilez@wattsandassociates.com
• 406-831-6932