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What is the coverage unit for ARPI?

  1. Individual farm units only

  2. All acreage of each separate type and practice of the crop in the county

  3. Entire state production

  4. Average production across multiple counties

The correct answer is: All acreage of each separate type and practice of the crop in the county

The coverage unit for Actual Revenue Protection Insurance (ARPI) is correctly identified as encompassing all acreage of each separate type and practice of the crop in the county. This means that when farmers select ARPI, they receive coverage that is based on the revenue produced by the entire crop distribution throughout the county rather than being limited to specific isolated farm units. This county-level approach allows for a more comprehensive assessment of revenue losses due to factors such as price fluctuations and yield variations across different practices and types of crops within that geographical area. Consequently, it provides a broader safety net for farmers, encouraging the cultivation of diverse crop types and practices without the restriction of individual farm production levels. In contrast, options that suggest individual farm units only, entire state production, or average production across multiple counties would not offer the same level of detail and localized risk management that county-based coverage provides, which is critical in the assessment of crop insurance needs and potential risk mitigation strategies.