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USDA Atlantic- Cape May- Cumberland County Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers of
approaching application deadlines for purchasing risk coverage for some crops through the
Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP). NAP provides financial assistance to
producers of non-insurable crops impacted by natural disasters that result in lower yields, crop losses,
or prevented crop planting.
NAP covers losses from natural disasters on crops for which no permanent federal crop insurance
program is available, including forage and grazing crops, fruits, vegetables, floriculture, ornamental
nursery, aquaculture, turf grass and more.
Upcoming application deadlines for NAP coverage in Atlantic- Cape May- Cumberland County for the
2026 production season include:
3/15/2026 – Beans, Brussel Sprouts, Cantaloupe, Celeriac, Celery, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant,
Honeydew, Hops, Melons, Oats, Okra, Peppers (*NEW see county info below), Pumpkins,
Rutabaga, Shallots, Sorghum, Sorghum Forage, Squash, Sunflower, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatillos,
Tomatoes, Watermelon, Yam
*Some of these crops are covered by independent crop insurance agents therefore NAP coverage is
not available. This will vary by county.*
The following crops are covered by independent crop insurance agents for these counties:
Atlantic County – Apples, Blueberries, Green & Red Cabbage, Corn, Fresh Market Sweet Corn,
Grapes, Nectarines, Nursery, Peaches, Potatoes, and Soybeans
Cape May County – Corn, Fresh Market Sweet Corn, Nursery, Processing Beans and Soybeans
Cumberland County – Apples, Barley, Corn, Fresh Market Sweet Corn, Processing Sweet Corn,
Grapes, Nectarines, Nursery, Peaches, NEW Peppers (GRN), Potatoes, Processing Beans,
Soybeans, Processing Tomatoes, and Wheat
NAP basic coverage is available at 55% of the average market price for crop losses that exceed
50% of expected production. Buy-up coverage is available in some cases. NAP offers higher levels
of coverage, ranging from 50% to 65% of expected production in 5% increments, at 100% of the
average market price. Producers of organic crops and crops marketed directly to consumers also
may exercise the “buy-up” option to obtain NAP coverage of 100% of the average market price at
coverage levels ranging between 50% and 65% of expected production. Buy-up coverage is not
available for crops intended for grazing.
For all coverage levels, the NAP service fee is the lesser of $325 per crop or $825 per producer
per county, not to exceed a total of $1,950 for a producer with farming interests in multiple
counties. Premiums apply for buy-up coverage.
If a producer has a Socially Disadvantaged, Limited Resource, Beginning and Veteran Farmer or
Rancher Certification (form CCC-860) on file with FSA, it may serve as an application for basic
coverage for all eligible crops beginning with crop year 2022. These producers will have all NAPrelated
service fees for basic coverage waived. These producers may also receive a 50% premium
reduction if higher levels of coverage are elected on form CCC-471, prior to the application closing
date for each crop.
To learn more about NAP visit fsa.usda.gov/nap