For Corn & Soy Growers in Select Michigan Counties
Could Your Soil Health Practices Support Better Crop Insurance Pricing?
The NextGen Crop Insurance pilot is exploring how practices that improve soil health can serve as the foundation of a better model for crop insurance. Complete the form to request more information.
Request Information About the Crop Insurance Pilot
Submitting this form does not commit you to participate or purchase coverage
Who Should Complete the Form?
Growers in the Current Pilot Area
The pilot is currently focused on corn and soybean growers in Saginaw, Tuscola, Huron, and Sanilac Counties.
Growers of Corn and/or Soybeans
The initial study is focused on corn and soybean production.
Farmers Who Use Soil Health Practices
Practices may include cover crops, crop rotation, no/low till, or other approaches that support healthier soils and stronger farm resilience.
Growers Interested in Future Opportunities
Responses from interested growers outside of the pilot counties can help determine where similar programs may be valuable in the future.
Soil Health Investments Should Be Part of the Conversation
Many growers are already making management decisions that improve soil health and strengthen long-term farm resilience. But traditional crop insurance pricing may not always reflect the value of those practices.
The NextGen Crop Insurance pilot is exploring, one that looks at soil health and resilience data as part of the broader risk picture.
A New Approach to Understanding Farm Risk
The goal of the NextGen Crop Insurance pilot is to better understand how soil health practices may reduce long-term production risk and how that information could be reflected in crop insurance pricing.
Share Your Farm Details
Tell us where you farm, what you grow, and which soil health practices you currently use.
Review Eligibility
Your information helps determine whether your farm may be a fit for the current pilot or future expansion.
Have a 1:1 Conversation
If your farm aligns with the pilot criteria, you can speak with a representative about the opportunity and possible next steps.
Farming with Soil Health Practices?
If you grow corn or soybeans and use practices such as cover crops, crop rotation, or no/low till, complete the form to request more information about the current pilot.
Why Your Response Matters
It Helps Show Grower Interest
Responses from farmers help demonstrate interest in crop insurance models that recognize soil health practices.
It Supports Better Understanding
Farm-level information helps build a clearer picture of how growers are using soil health practices.
It Recognizes Soil Health Practices
Cover crops, crop rotation, and no/low till can play an important role in building healthier, more resilient farms.
It Starts the Conversation
Sharing your information helps connect your farm’s practices to a larger discussion about crop insurance and long-term farm resilience.
“Farmers who invest in healthier soils are often taking steps that can reduce long-term risk. This pilot is designed to help bring those practices into the crop insurance conversation. This new insurance model is an innovative way to better align crop insurance with the realities of modern farming and support producers who are building long-term resilience.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the current pilot focused on?
The current pilot is focused on corn and soybean growers in Saginaw, Tuscola, Huron, and Sanilac Counties in Michigan.
Should I complete the form if I farm in another county?
Yes. While the current pilot is focused on the four counties listed above, responses from other interested growers may help inform future opportunities.
What soil health practices are included?
Practices may include cover crops, crop rotation, no/low till, and other approaches that support healthier soils and farm resilience.
Does filling out the form mean I am signing up for insurance?
No. The form is simply a way to request information and share your interest. It does not commit you to participate or purchase coverage.
What happens after I submit the form?
Your information will be reviewed, and someone may follow up with relevant details based on your location, crops, and soil health practices.
Interested in Learning More?
If you grow corn or soybeans and are using soil health practices, complete the form to request more information about the crop insurance pilot.