CAS' Brett Crosby participated in the Utah Cattlemen's 2009 Winter Convention held in the downtown Sheraton Hotel in Salt Lake, December 1-3, 2009. Crosby presented attendees with information about the structure, operation, and availability of the Livestock Risk Protection Program offered by the USDA's Risk Management Agency (RMA).

Crosby's presentation focused on risk management issues and RMA's LRP Program. After introducing basic concepts of risk, risk management, and Federal crop insurance, Crosby told producers about previous program experience and participation rates, which suggest widespread acceptance. Crosby then provided an in-depth description of the LRP Program, including specific examples of premium, coverage, and indemnity calculations.

CAS' presentation was delivered as part of a RMA Targeted States Partnership between Utah State University's Extension and the Risk Management Agency to provide Crop Insurance education to Utah Ag producers.