Blueberry Insurance Plan
The Crop Insurance Plan for Blueberries provides protection from a reduction in yield of blueberries caused by designated perils that are beyond the control of the producer. The below information is intended to be a quick reference only. For the full plan Regulations click here.
Coverage
This plan provides protection from a wide range of insurable perils that can impact your blueberry crop. These perils include:
- Winter Injury
- Hail
- Spring Frost
- Wind
- Adverse Weather
- Insects
- Fall Frost
- Plant Disease
- Excessive Moisture
- Drought
- Unavoidable Pollination Failure
- Wildlife
- Wildfire
Every blueberry crop insurance contract is tailored to the yield potential on your farm. An Average Insurable Yield (AIY) is calculated based on your yield history.
Reporting and Claiming
If crop damage occurs during the growing season, you must notify the Commission within 5 days. If you suspect reduced yields while you are harvesting, you must also notify the Commission within 5 days.
When you make a claim for production losses, a Field Services Agent will verify your yield and adjust your claim. Good record keeping will help to streamline the claim process. If you have any questions about record keeping requirements, please contact one of our agents.
How to Enroll
To insure your blueberry production for this year's crop, you must submit the application form along with a $50 premium deposit by November 30th.
Our Field Services Agent will visit in the spring to verify the insured acreage.
Unit Prices
The current unit prices for lowbush and highbush blueberries are available on the About section of this website
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