CAS presented “Crop Insurance Education for Massachusetts Beginning Ag Producers” using a PowerPoint presentation and an Excel-based risk management/crop insurance simulation tool. The content focused on basic crop insurance principles, with all attendees learning how crop insurance can be an important tool for managing agricultural risk. Attendees were first taught some general risk and risk management principles. The CAS presenter then explained how crop insurance can be an effective mechanism for managing some agricultural production and pricing risks. Attendees were told about Massachusetts’ available Federal Risk Management Programs, including programs covering nursery crops, clams, cranberries, and corn. RMA’s AGR-Lite Program was also specifically explained.