Agricultural Management Assistance (AMA)

AMA provides financial assistance to producers to voluntarily address natural resource issues on their land such as water management, water quality and erosion control. Participation is limited to producers in 15 states where participation in Federal Crop Insurance programs is historically low: CT, DE, MD, MA, ME, NV, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, UT, VT, WV and WY.

• 2002 Farm Bill Authorization: $120 million over 6 years
• 1996 Farm Bill Authorization: N/A