The Nebraska Women in Agriculture program is pleased to announce the launch of a new online course, Livestock Risk Protection Insurance for Ranchers, available beginning April 1.
This self-paced course is designed specifically for ranchers who want to better understand the Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) Insurance program and how it can be used to manage price risk. Whether participants are new to livestock insurance or looking to refine their risk management strategies, the course provides practical guidance tailored to agricultural producers.
The course is taught by University of Nebraska–Lincoln agricultural economist Elliott Dennis, who specializes in livestock markets and risk management.
“Price volatility is one of the biggest risks livestock producers face,” Dennis said. “LRP can be a useful tool for managing that risk, but many producers aren’t familiar with how it works or when it makes sense to use. This course is designed to walk ranchers through the fundamentals and help them determine how LRP may fit into their operation.”
Participants in the course will:
- Learn the fundamentals of Livestock Risk Protection Insurance
- Explore when this insurance product may be most useful
- Discuss strategies for selecting optimal coverage levels
Livestock Risk Protection Insurance for Ranchers is $50 per participant.
To enroll, visit:
https://go.unl.edu/ae
This course is part of the Agri-Essentials program, supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2024-70027-42470. All participants are welcome regardless of race, gender, or any other protected status.
