The Poultry Podcast Show - Dr. Jennifer Ifft: Poultry Insurance Options | Ep. 153

In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Jennifer Ifft from Kansas State University breaks down the complexities of U.S. farm policy and how they intersect with risk, finance, and crop insurance, especially in the context of poultry production. She explains the role of federal programs, how poultry operations can benefit from underutilized insurance options, and shares insights on nontraditional financing models. Listen now on all major platforms!

What will you learn: 

• Crop insurance programs
• Poultry disaster coverage
• Nontraditional ag financing
• Farm bill updates
• Research on forage insurance

Meet the guest:

Dr. Jennifer Ifft holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural and Resource Economics from UC Berkeley and currently serves as the Flinchbaugh Agricultural Policy Chair at Kansas State University. Her research focuses on agricultural finance, crop insurance, and policy evaluation with a special interest in supporting U.S. livestock and crop sectors. She also leads outreach and extension programs addressing evolving risks in the poultry and farming industries.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

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