Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC)

Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) is a safety net program designed to support farmers when their crop revenues fall below a certain level. Offered by the U.S. government, ARC provides financial assistance to help farmers manage income losses caused by factors like low prices or natural disasters. Farmers can choose between type A or type B ARC, which focus on individual farms or crops, respectively. By offering these payments, ARC aims to stabilize farmers' income, encouraging them to continue producing food even in challenging economic conditions. This helps maintain a stable agricultural sector and food supply.