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 7,550 acres and provided $755,384 in liability protection.
• Farmers paid $18,617 for this insurance coverage.
• Crop insurers paid $21,770 in to cover crop losses in 2020.

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