Leveraging Your Farm’s Strengths to Mitigate Risk: Crystal Spring Farm Case Study
Chris Howard ( February, 2026 )
Summary
In this video, Chris Howard, University of Maine Cooperative Extension, speaks with Seth Kroeck, owner of Crystal Spring Farm in Brunswick, Maine. Kroeck discusses using USDA Risk Management Agency Low Bush Blueberry crop insurance and Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program insurance to strengthen his business. He also highlights: Establishing a good relationship with the USDA, including the Farm Service Agency Keeping good records Networking with other farms by joining agricultural associations, including the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association and the Maine Vegetable and Small Fruit Growers Association Using Maine Agricultural Service Provider resources, including Coastal Enterprises Inc. and UMaine Extension
Details
| Publisher | UMaine Extension |
| Publication Date | February, 2026 |
| Publication Views | 38 |
| Material Type | Video |