Alaska

Agriculture Drives Alaska’s Economy

• Alaska crops contribute $70.5 million to the state’s economy.
• Top crops grown include hay, potatoes, and barley.

Crop Insurance Is Vital to Alaska’s Agricultural Sector

• In 2020, crop insurance protected 5,118 acres and provided $762,207 in liability protection.
• Farmers paid $19,000 for this insurance coverage.
• Crop insurers paid $69,000 in to cover crop losses in 2021.

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