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| **FCIC-25550 | **2002 and Succeeding Crop Years**                    |
| (10-2001)**  |                                                       |
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**UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE**

**WASHINGTON, D.C. 20250**

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| **FEDERAL CROP INSURANCE          |              | **NUMBER: 25550** |
| HANDBOOK**                        |              |                   |
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| **SUBJECT:**                      | **DATE:      |                   |
|                                   | October 15,  |                   |
| **BLUEBERRY PILOT LOSS**          | 2001**       |                   |
|                                   |              |                   |
| **ADJUSTMENT STANDARDS**          |              |                   |
|                                   |              |                   |
| **HANDBOOK 2002 AND SUCCEEDING**  |              |                   |
|                                   |              |                   |
| **CROP YEARS**                    |              |                   |
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|                                   | Product      |                   |
|                                   | Development  |                   |
|                                   | Division**   |                   |
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|                                   | *APPROVED:** |                   |
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|                                   | **Tim B.     |                   |
|                                   | Witt**       |                   |
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|                                   | **Deputy     |                   |
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|                                   | ministrator, |                   |
|                                   | Research and |                   |
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|                                   | evelopment** |                   |
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**THIS HANDBOOK CONTAINS THE OFFICIAL FCIC-APPROVED LOSS ADJUSTMENT
STANDARDS FOR THIS CROP FOR THE 2002 AND SUCCEEDING CROP YEARS. IN THE
ABSENCE OF INDUSTRY-DEVELOPED, FCIC-APPROVED PROCEDURE FOR THIS CROP FOR
2002 AND SUCCEEDING CROP YEARS, ALL REINSURED COMPANIES WILL UTILIZE
THESE STANDARDS FOR BOTH LOSS ADJUSTMENT AND LOSS TRAINING.**

**SUMMARY OF CHANGES/CONTROL CHART**

Major Changes: See changes or additions in text which have been
[redlined]{.mark}. Three stars (\*\*\*) identify information that has
been removed.

Changes:

A. Inserted a new subsection 3 A (3), adding information on the frost
protection option, where allowed by the Special Provisions.

B. Deleted the reference to limited coverage in subsection 3 B (3).

C. Inserted a new subsection 3 D, "Quality Adjustment," adding
information on quality adjustment for damage caused by hail or freeze,
where allowed by the Special Provisions. Added subsection 3 D, "Quality
Adjustment," to the Table of Contents and renumbered the Table of
Contents pages accordingly.

D. Deleted the first sentence in subsection 4 B.

E. Inserted a new subsection (2) "Bearing Bushes" in subsection 4 C,
providing instructions on determining the number of bearing bushes and
renumbered the subsections accordingly. Added to the **EXAMPLE**
following subsection 4 C (3) an example of the calculations for
determining the number of bearing bushes.

F. In sections 5 and 7, replaced the word "ripe" with the word "mature"
and replaced the words "red and green" with "immature."

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**BLUEBERRY LOSS ADJUSTMENT STANDARDS HANDBOOK**

**SUMMARY OF CHANGES/CONTROL CHART (Continued)**

G. Added to the Appraisal Method table under subsection 5 A, under the
"Use" column, at the end of the sentence, for both the Machine Harvested
Appraisals and Lowbush Appraisals, the phrase "and the insured crop will
not be harvested" to be consistent with the statement for Hand Harvested
Appraisals.

H. Inserted a new subsection 5 B (1) (b) adding information on
conducting quality adjustment appraisals for hail or freeze damage if
allowed by the Special Provisions. Relettered the remaining subsections
accordingly. Added to the beginning of the first sentence in subsection
(c) the words "If quality adjustment is not allowed, or is not
applicable," and added after the words "sample area" the words
"including berries damaged by uninsured causes." Also inserted in
subsection (c) the word "(blue)" after the word "mature" to clarify that
mature blueberries are those which have a blue color.

I. Moved subsection 5 B (2) (b) to (f), inserted at the beginning of
subsection (b) a new sentence "Harvest the sample rows." and relettered
the subsections accordingly.

J. Inserted a new subsection 5 B (2) (c) adding instructions for quality
adjustment appraisals where allowed by the Special Provisions and added
references to subsections 3 D and 5 B (1) (b). Relettered the remaining
subsections accordingly. Added the words "If quality adjustment is not
allowed by the Special Provisions, or is not applicable," to the
beginning of the first sentence in subsection (d). In subsection (g)
[1]{.underline}, added the word "(blue)" after the word "mature" and in
(g) [3]{.underline}, added the words "(red and green)" after the word
"immature."

K. Inserted in subsection 5 C (3), the words "Defer all" at the
beginning of the sentence and inserted the word "until" after the word
"appraisals." Added to subsection (4) an explanation of how to determine
the minimum number of samples for the illustration following the
subsection and a reference to **TABLE C**.

L. Added a new subsection 5 C (11) (d), instructions to document in the
"Remarks" section of the Appraisal Worksheet how the percent of plant
cover was determined. Clarified subsection 5 C (12) by removing the
words "item 10 above" and inserting "the pounds per acre" and deleting
the words "from item 11" and replacing with "determined from subsection
(11) above."

M. Inserted a **NOTE** in subsection 7 B to determine the percent hail
or freeze damage before appraising potential production and if the
percent damage equals or exceeds that shown in the Special Provisions to
make no entries in items 13--25 and 27--32 of the appraisal worksheet.
Revised the information in the Appraisal Worksheet examples in
subsections 7 B and C to match the illustration and **EXAMPLE**
contained in subsection 4 C by changing the bush spacing example shown
in subsection 7 B, item 6 from "8 X 10" to "6 X 10" and recalculating
the worksheet examples accordingly. Added in the Remarks of the
appraisal worksheet an example of the information to be recorded for
determining the percent of hail damage. In subsection 7 B, inserted
"**PART I**" after item 8 to identify the beginning of a different
section of the appraisal worksheet.

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**BLUEBERRY LOSS ADJUSTMENT STANDARDS HANDBOOK**

**SUMMARY OF CHANGES/CONTROL CHART (Continued)**

N. Added in subsection 7 B, at the end of items 13 and 14, instructions
for quality adjustment and a reference to the Special Provisions and
subsection 5 B.

O Removed, at the beginning of item 16 of subsection 7 B, the word
"calculated" and inserted "factored" and in item 17 added the word
"consecutive" after "equals 4." Added to item 20 the words "(plant
density)" after the words "bushes per acre." For items 24 and 25,
clarified that

> rounding is to be done at the end of the calculation. For item 26,
> inserted at the end instructions to enter zero if the percent hail or
> freeze damage equals or exceeds that shown in the Special Provisions
> and to record the percent damage to the nearest tenth of a percent.
> Also added references to item 33, the Special Provisions, and
> subsection 5 B. For item 33, added the word "calculations" before the
> words "for plant density."

P. Inserted a **NOTE** in subsection 7 C to determine the percent hail
or freeze damage before appraising potential production and if the
percent damage equals or exceeds that shown in the Special Provisions to
make no entries in items 15--18 of the appraisal worksheet. Inserted the
words "sample" before the word "row" in the second line of item 14 and
in the first line of item 15 of subsection 7 C. Added to item 14,
instructions for quality adjustment and references to the Special
Provisions and subsection 5 B. Corrected item 16 instructions to read
"Item 14 divided by item 15" in place of "Column 15 divided by column
16." For item 20, changed "column" to "item" and added instructions to
round at the end of the calculations. For item 21, added at the end of
the parenthesis "and, if applicable, the percent hail or freeze damage"
and added instructions to record the percent damage to the nearest tenth
of a percent. In item 23, corrected the spelling of the word
"authorized." Added in the Remarks of the appraisal worksheet an example
of the information to be recorded for determining the percent of hail
damage.

Q. Added to section 7 D, item 18, a reference to subsection 5 C (11).
Added instructions to item 19, to round at the end of the calculation.
Added instructions to item 20, to document how the percent plant cover
was determined. Added in the "Remarks" section of the Appraisal
Worksheet example a statement indicating how the percent of plant cover
was determined.

R. Revised subsection 8 A (4) by deleting, in the first line, the words
"any of the insured=s" and inserting "the insured." In the second line
deleted the words "have not been met." and inserted a period after the
word "policy." In the second sentence deleted the word "any" and
replaced with the word "they."

S. In subsection 8 B, item 5, line one, changed the word "cause" to
"cause(s)," Revised the information on gleaned acreage in Section I,
items H and I, by deleting the sentence and inserting instructions to
refer to the LAM for more information on gleaning.

T. Added a new paragraph "s" to subsection 8 B Section I, Remarks, of
the Production Worksheet instructions to explain an entry of ".000,"
quality adjustment factor, entered in item "R." Relettered the remaining
paragraphs accordingly. Removed the last sentence in "t," and added
instructions to refer to the LAM for more information on gleaning.

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**BLUEBERRY LOSS ADJUSTMENT STANDARDS HANDBOOK**

**SUMMARY OF CHANGES/CONTROL CHART (Continued)**

U. Added to subsection 8 B Section II, completion instructions for items
"Q~1~," "Q~2~," and "R" for mature blueberries qualifying for quality
adjustment.

V. In subsection 8 B, Production Worksheet example, corrected the entry
in Section I, line two, item Q to read "31,500," added quality
adjustment information in the "Narrative" section and changed the
example entries in Section II, Harvested Production, items I, N, and P
to "33,000." Changed the appraised potential in item J to reflect the
information taken from revised Appraisal Worksheet example in subsection
7 B. In Section II, of the Production Worksheet, added entries in items
Q~1~, Q~2~, and R to reflect quality adjustment. Recalculated the
entries for items O and 17 in Section I and in Section II, items S, 22,
23, and 24.

W. Added to section 9, **TABLE A**, procedure that allows, under certain
conditions, on a unit basis the use of less than the recommended number
of samples.

X. Changed the phrases "see the LAM," "see section 4," "see the Special
Provisions," etc. to "refer to the LAM," "refer to section 4," "refer to
the Special Provisions," etc. wherever the phrases appeared within the
handbook.

Y. Added additional references to various sections and the tables
throughout the handbook as well as corrections in punctuation and
format.

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**FCIC-25550 (BLUEBERRY) SC 4 OCTOBER 2001**

**BLUEBERRY PILOT LOSS ADJUSTMENT HANDBOOK**

**TABLE OF CONTENTS**

**[PAGE]{.underline}**

**1. INTRODUCTION** 1

**2. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS** 1

> A. DISTRIBUTION 1
>
> B. TERMS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND DEFINITIONS 1

**3. INSURANCE CONTRACT INFORMATION** 2

> A. INSURABILITY 2
>
> B. PROVISIONS NOT APPLICABLE TO CAT COVERAGE 2
>
> C. UNIT DIVISION 2
>
> [D. QUALITY ADJUSTMENT 3]{.mark}

**4. BLUEBERRY APPRAISALS** 3

> A. GENERAL INFORMATION 3
>
> B. SELECTING REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLES FOR APPRAISALS 4
>
> C. DETERMINING PLANT DENSITY AND PERCENT STAND 4

**5. APPRAISAL METHODS** 6

> A. GENERAL INFORMATION 6
>
> B. HIGHBUSH AND RABBITEYE APPRAISALS 6
>
> C. LOWBUSH APPRAISALS 8

**6. APPRAISAL DEVIATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS** 10

> A. DEVIATIONS 10
>
> B. MODIFICATIONS 10

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**BLUEBERRY PILOT LOSS ADJUSTMENT HANDBOOK**

**TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)**

**[PAGE]{.underline}**

**7. APPRAISAL WORKSHEET ENTRIES AND COMPLETION**

> **PROCEDURES** 10
>
> A. GENERAL INFORMATION 10
>
> B. WORKSHEET ENTRIES AND COMPLETION INFORMATION FOR HAND HARVESTED
> APPRAISALS 11
>
> APPRAISAL WORKSHEET EXAMPLE 14
>
> C. WORKSHEET ENTRIES AND COMPLETION INFORMATION FOR MACHINE HARVESTED
> APPRAISALS 15
>
> APPRAISAL WORKSHEET EXAMPLE 17
>
> D. WORKSHEET ENTRIES AND COMPLETION INFORMATION FOR LOWBUSH APPRAISALS
> 18
>
> APPRAISAL WORKSHEET EXAMPLE 20

**8. CLAIM FORM ENTRIES AND COMPLETION PROCEDURES** 21

> A. GENERAL INFORMATION 21
>
> B. FORM ENTRIES AND COMPLETION INFORMATION 22
>
> SECTION I - ACREAGE APPRAISED, PRODUCTION, AND ADJUSTMENTS 24
>
> SECTION II - HARVESTED PRODUCTION 29
>
> CLAIM FORM EXAMPLE 33

**9. REFERENCE MATERIAL** 35

> **TABLE A** - MINIMUM REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLE REQUIREMENTS FOR HAND
>
> HARVESTED HIGHBUSH AND RABBITEYE BLUEBERRIES 35
>
> **TABLE B** - MINIMUM REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLE REQUIREMENTS FOR MACHINE
>
> HARVESTED HIGHBUSH AND RABBITEYE BLUEBERRIES 36
>
> **TABLE C** - MINIMUM REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLE REQUIREMENTS FOR MAINE
>
> LOWBUSH BLUEBERRIES 36
>
> **TABLE D** - NUMBER OF BUSHES PER ACRE 37

**FCIC-25550 (BLUEBERRY) TC 2 OCTOBER 2001**

**1. INTRODUCTION**

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This handbook identifies the crop-specific procedural requirements for
adjusting Multiple Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) losses in a uniform and
timely manner. These procedures, which include crop appraisal methods
and claims completion instructions, supplement the general (not crop
specific) procedures, forms, and manuals for loss adjustment identified
in the Loss Adjustment Manual (LAM).

**2. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS**

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This handbook remains in effect until superseded by reissuance of
**either** the entire handbook **or** selected portions (through slip
sheets or bulletins). If slip sheets have been issued for a handbook,
the original handbook as amended by clipsheet pages shall constitute the
handbook. A bulletin can supersede either the original handbook or
subsequent slip sheets.

**A. [DISTRIBUTION]{.underline}**

> The following is the minimum distribution of forms completed by the
> adjuster for the loss adjustment inspection:
>
> One legible copy to the insured. The original and all remaining copies
> as instructed by the insurance provider.
>
> **NOTE:** It is the insurance providers= responsibility to maintain
> original insurance documents relative to policyholder servicing as
> designated in their approved plan of operations.

**B. [TERMS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND DEFINITIONS]{.underline}**

> \(1\) Terms, abbreviations, and definitions that are **general** (not
> crop-specific) to loss adjustment are identified in the LAM.
>
> \(2\) Terms, abbreviations, and definitions **specific** to blueberry
> loss adjustment and this handbook, which are not defined in this
> section, are defined as they appear in the text.
>
> \(3\) Definition(s):

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  **Clone:**      A parent plant with a system of rhizomes that produce
                  offshoots that are genetically identical to the parent
                  plant.
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  **Rhizome:**    An underground plant stem that produces roots below ground
                  and shoots above ground.

  **Transect:**   A sample area of vegetation, usually a long continuous
                  strip (for lowbush blueberry appraisals, a strip 200 feet
                  long).
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**3. INSURANCE CONTRACT INFORMATION**

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The insurance provider is to determine that the insured has complied
with all policy provisions of the insurance contract. Crop provisions
which are to be considered in this determination include (but are not
limited to):

**A. [INSURABILITY]{.underline}**

> \(1\) The crop insured will be all the blueberries in the county, in
> which the insured has a share, for which a guarantee and premium rate
> is provided by the actuarial documents and:
>
> \(a\) Are grown on bush varieties that:
>
> [1]{.underline} Were commercially available when the bushes were set
> out; and
>
> [2]{.underline} Are varieties adapted to the area of the following
> types:
>
> [a]{.underline} Highbush;
>
> [b]{.underline} Lowbush; or
>
> [c]{.underline} Rabbiteye blueberries;
>
> \(b\) Are produced on bushes that have reached the minimum insurable
> age or have produced the minimum yield per acre designated in the
> Special Provisions; and
>
> \(c\) If inspected, are considered acceptable by the insurance
> provider ([refer to]{.mark} the Special Provisions);
>
> \(2\) Lowbush blueberry acreage must be pruned every other year to be
> insurable ([refer to the]{.mark} Special Provisions);

(3) [Where applicable, insured producers may select the frost protection
    option (refer to the Special Provisions). To be eligible for the
    option, all blueberry acreage insured under the rates for an
    irrigated practice must have water supplied by an overhead solid set
    irrigation system. If part of the irrigated acreage does not have
    water supplied by an overhead solid set irrigation system, then none
    of the irrigated acreage qualifies for the option.]{.mark}

[]{.mark}

**B. [PROVISIONS NOT APPLICABLE TO CAT COVERAGE]{.underline}**

> \(1\) Optional Units where allowed in the Special Provisions.
>
> \(2\) Written Agreements.
>
> \(3\) Hail and Fire Exclusion provisions (also not applicable [if
> additional coverage is 65/100 or comparable coverage]{.mark}).

**C. [UNIT DIVISION]{.underline}**

> See the insurance contract for unit provisions. **NOTE:** Unless
> otherwise provided by the Special Provisions, only basic units are
> available.

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**[D. [QUALITY ADJUSTMENT]{.underline}]{.mark}**

[]{.mark}

> [Harvested sold production may be eligible for quality adjustment if
> allowed by the Special Provisions. Such production must sustain at
> least the percent of damage shown in the Special Provisions for
> unavoidable damage caused by hail or freeze that occurred during the
> insurance period. For harvested sold production, packer or processor
> records must clearly indicate the percent of hail or freeze damage.
> For production not harvested or harvested but not sold, determine the
> percent of damage from samples. If samples are not available for
> unsold production, use packer or processor records (refer to
> subsection 5 B (2)). If qualifying damaged production is not harvested
> or is harvested but not sold, the production to count will be
> zero.]{.mark}

**4. BLUEBERRY APPRAISALS**

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**A. [GENERAL INFORMATION]{.underline}**

> \(1\) Potential production will be appraised in accordance with
> procedures specified in this handbook and the LAM.
>
> \(2\) Specifically for blueberries, circumstances that require an
> appraisal include (but are not limited to):
>
> \(a\) If verifiable production records may not be available (roadside
> markets, etc.);
>
> \(b\) If any production will be sold by direct marketing.
>
> \(3\) Make separate appraisals for each blueberry variety grown in the
> plot, as applicable.
>
> \(4\) Select representative sample areas from different parts or
> different rows in the unit or plot using subsection 4 B procedures.
> Identify the sample areas on a chart or map and indicate the sample
> bushes by row number and bush count within the chosen row (for lowbush
> types mark each of the one square meter sample areas with string and
> marking tape) so the same sample areas can be used for subsequent
> appraisals, as applicable.
>
> \(5\) **Applicability** - Within the policy provisions is a
> requirement that insureds file a "notice of damage or loss" unless the
> insurance period has ended prior to each of the following events:
>
> \(a\) Within three days of the date harvest should have started if the
> crop will not be harvested.
>
> \(b\) At least 15 days before any production from any unit will be
> sold by direct marketing. The insurance provider will conduct
> pre-harvest appraisals to determine production to count for production
> sold by direct marketing. If damage occurs after this appraisal, the
> insurance provider will conduct an additional appraisal.
>
> **NOTE:** In the event of failure to give timely notice that
> production will be sold by direct marketing, apply an appraised amount
> of production to count of not less than the production guarantee per
> acre, if such failure results in the inability of the insurance
> provider to make the required appraisal.

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> \(c\) If the insured gave notice previously, in accordance with
> section 14 of the Basic Provisions and intends to claim an indemnity
> on any unit, notice must be given at least 15 days prior to the
> beginning of harvest of the damaged variety so that the insurance
> provider may inspect the damaged production.
>
> \(d\) If the insured fails to meet the requirements listed above, and
> such failure results in the insurance provider=s inability to inspect
> the damaged production, all such production is to be considered
> undamaged and included as production to count.
>
> \(6\) **Appraisal dates:** Whenever possible, appraise blueberries
> before the fruit is removed from the bushes.

**B. [SELECTING REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLES FOR APPRAISALS]{.underline}**

\*\*\* Determine the number and general location of bushes/clones to be
used as representative samples based on:

> \(1\) Total acreage and the number of bushes/clones;
>
> \(2\) Extent of variation in the amount of production or damage within
> the acreage and location of fruit on the bush;
>
> **NOTE:** When variable damage causes the crop potential to be
> significantly different within the same acreage, or when the insured
> wishes to destroy a portion of the acreage, split the acreage into
> subplots and appraise each separately.
>
> \(3\) Percent of each variety, practice, or type in the acreage;
>
> \(4\) Bush/clone age, size, density, and vigor; and
>
> \(5\) The acreage in the unit from which fruit has been picked and the
> extent of variation in the amount of unpicked fruit on the bushes.

Take not less than the minimum number (count) of representative samples
required in **TABLE A**, **TABLE B**, and **TABLE C**.

**C. [DETERMINING PLANT DENSITY AND PERCENT STAND]{.underline}**

> **These calculations apply only to the hand and machine harvested
> appraisal methods for highbush and rabbiteye blueberries.**
>
> \(1\) **Plant Density**. Calculate the area in square feet occupied by
> a single bush by multiplying the average distance between bushes
> within the same row times the average distance between rows in the
> field ([refer to]{.mark} diagram below).
>
> \(a\) Measure the space between bushes in the row from the center of
> one bush to the center of the adjacent bush. Measure across three or
> more bushes to determine the average width.

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> \(b\) Measure the space between rows from the center of a bush in one
> row to the center of a bush in the next row. Measure across three or
> more rows to determine the average row width.
>
> \(c\) Determine the plant density (or bushes per acre) by dividing the
> square feet per acre (43,560) by the square feet per bush .
>
> **NOTE:** Round measurements to the nearest tenth of a foot, as
> applicable.

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Measuring the Distance Between Bushes and Between Rows

> \(2\) [**Bearing Bushes.** Determine the number of missing, dead or
> nonbearing bushes and subtract from the total number of bushes per
> acre to determine the number of bearing bushes per acre.]{.mark}
>
> [(3)]{.mark} **Percent Stand**. Divide the number of bearing bushes
> per acre by the total number of bushes per acre (from item (1) (c)
> above).

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| **EXAMPLE:**                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| !Blueberry bushes are spaced 6 feet apart within the row and 10 feet  |
| apart between rows.                                                   |
|                                                                       |
| !6 ft. x 10 ft. = 60 sq. ft./bush.                                    |
|                                                                       |
| !43,560 (sq. ft./acre)  60 sq. ft./bush = **726 plant density**      |
| (bushes per acre).                                                    |
|                                                                       |
| \![726 bushes per acre - 41 missing, dead or nonbearing bushes = 685  |
| bearing bushes.]{.mark}                                               |
|                                                                       |
| !If there are 685 bearing bushes in the field, 685  726 = **94       |
| percent stand.**                                                      |
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**OCTOBER 2001 5 FCIC-25550 (BLUEBERRY)**

**5. APPRAISAL METHODS**

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**A. [GENERAL INFORMATION]{.underline}**

> These instructions provide information on appraisal methods for:

  ------------------------- ---------------------------------------------
  **Appraisal Method\...**  **Use\...**

  Hand Harvested Appraisals when any potential production from highbush
                            or rabbiteye acreage will be sold for direct
                            marketing or when there is damage due to
                            insurable or uninsurable causes, and the
                            insured crop will not be harvested.

  Machine Harvested         when any potential production from highbush
  Appraisals                or rabbiteye acreage will be sold for direct
                            marketing or when there is damage due to
                            insurable or uninsurable causes[, and the
                            insured crop will not be harvested]{.mark}.

  Lowbush Appraisals        when any potential production from lowbush
                            acreage will be sold by direct marketing or
                            when there is damage due to insurable or
                            uninsurable causes[, and the insured crop
                            will not be harvested]{.mark}.
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**B. [HIGHBUSH AND RABBITEYE APPRAISALS]{.underline}**

> \(1\) **Hand Harvested Appraisals**
>
> \(a\) Select representative sample areas using procedure in subsection
> 4 B.

**NOTE:** If additional samples are needed, explain in the Remarks
section of the

> appraisal worksheet.
>
> [(b) If quality adjustment is allowed by the Special Provisions,
> randomly select and weigh 100 mature (blue) and immature (red and
> green) berries from each sample. Separate and weigh the hail or freeze
> damaged berries for each sample (berries severely damaged by freeze
> will have a dark shrunken appearance and if cut open will have a
> discolored brown interior, almost hollow or dried out). To determine
> light freeze damage cut each of the 100 berries in half (freeze damage
> will appear as a brown discoloration in one or more seed cavities.)
> Total the weight for all samples keeping the weight of hail or freeze
> damaged berries separate from the total weight. Determine the percent
> damage by dividing the total weight of hail or freeze damaged berries
> by the total weight for all berries. Round the result to the nearest
> tenth of a percent. If the percent of hail or freeze damage equals or
> exceeds that shown in the Special Provisions, do not count the
> unharvested production from the field or sub field (also refer to
> subsection 3 D).]{.mark}
>
> []{.mark}
>
> []{.mark}
>
> []{.mark}

**FCIC-25550 (BLUEBERRY) 6 OCTOBER 2001**

> [**EXAMPLE:** Assume a blueberry field is damaged by both hail and
> freeze and will not be harvested. Total weight for all berries from
> all samples is 2.6 lbs. Total weight of hail and freeze damaged
> berries is .6 lbs. .6 lbs ÷ 2.6 lbs = .2308 or 23.1 percent damage. If
> the percent damage equals or exceeds that shown on the Special
> Provisions then the appraised production to count for the field will
> be zero.]{.mark}
>
> []{.mark}
>
> [(c) If quality adjustment is not allowed, or is not
> applicable,]{.mark} pick all berries from the sample area [including
> berries damaged by uninsured causes.]{.mark} Separate the [mature
> (blue)]{.mark} berries from the [immature]{.mark} (red and green)
> berries and weigh all the berries from each sample by weighing the
> [mature]{.mark} berries separately from the [immature]{.mark} berries.
> Total weights from all samples, keeping the [mature]{.mark} berry
> weights separate from the [immature]{.mark} berry weights, and record
> the weights in pounds to tenths on the appraisal worksheet. Select
> berries for sampling as follows:
>
> [1]{.underline} Harvest all sound, marketable, [mature and immature
> berries]{.mark} in the sample area.
>
> [2]{.underline} Separate the [mature]{.mark} berries from the
> [immature]{.mark} berries.
>
> \(d\) Weigh 100 [mature]{.mark} berries and weigh 100
> [immature]{.mark} berries. Divide the weight of the 100
> [mature]{.mark} berries by the weight of the 100 [immature]{.mark}
> berries to arrive at a maturity weight factor.
>
> \(e\) Total the weight of the [mature]{.mark} berries from all
> samples, divided by the total number of bushes sampled (1 sample
> equals 4 consecutive bushes) to calculate the average pounds of
> berries per bush.
>
> \(f\) Total the weight of the [immature]{.mark} berries from all the
> samples, multiply times the maturity weight factor and divide by the
> number of bushes sampled (1 sample equals 4 consecutive bushes) to
> calculate the average pounds of berries per bush.
>
> \(g\) Multiply the average pounds of [mature]{.mark} berries per bush
> times the number of bushes per acre times the percent stand times the
> mature berry grade factor (0.84) to calculate the average pounds of
> [mature]{.mark} berries per acre.
>
> \(h\) Multiply the average pounds of [immature]{.mark} berries per
> bush times the number of bushes per acre times the percent stand times
> the immature berry grade factor (0.70) to calculate the average pounds
> of [immature]{.mark} berries per acre that will reach maturity.
>
> **NOTE:** The grade factor of 0.84 is the average percent of sound
> [mature]{.mark} berries less the percent of unsound berries and
> foreign material contained in a harvested blueberry sample. The grade
> factor of 0.70 is the average percent of sound [immature]{.mark}
> berries that will reach maturity less the percent of unsound berries
> and foreign material contained in a harvested blueberry sample.
>
> \(2\) **Machine Harvested Appraisals**
>
> \(a\) Select representative sample rows using procedure in subsection
> 4 B.
>
> []{.mark}
>
> [(b)]{.mark} [Harvest the sample rows.]{.mark} Weigh each sample and
> record weight in pounds to tenths on the appraisal worksheet.

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> [(c) If quality adjustment is allowed by the Special Provisions,
> randomly select a 1 pound sample of berries from those harvested from
> each sample. Separate and weigh the hail or freeze damaged berries for
> each sample. (Refer to subsection 5 B (1) (b) for additional
> information on freeze damaged berries.) Total the weight of hail or
> freeze damaged berries for all samples. Determine the percent damage
> by dividing the total weight of hail or freeze damaged berries for all
> samples by 1 (one pound). Round the result to the nearest tenth of a
> percent. If the percent of hail or freeze damage equals or exceeds
> that shown in the Special Provisions, do not count the unharvested
> production from the field or sub field (refer to subsection 3
> D).]{.mark}
>
> [(d)]{.mark} [If quality adjustment is not allowed by the Special
> Provisions or is not applicable,]{.mark} count the total number of
> bushes machine harvested in the sample row.
>
> []{.mark}
>
> [(e)]{.mark} Divide the weight of the berries machine harvested by the
> number of bushes in the sample row to calculate the average weight per
> bush.
>
> [(f)]{.mark} Multiply the average weight per bush times the number of
> bushes per acre times the percent stand, times the grade factor (0.84)
> to calculate the average number of pounds of berries per acre.
>
> **NOTE:** Calculate the percent stand using section 4 procedures.
>
> [(g)]{.mark} There will be at least one additional appraisal of the
> sample area unless:
>
> [1]{.underline} All blueberries were [mature]{.mark} during the first
> appraisal;
>
> [2]{.underline} Additional damage (insurable or uninsurable) has
> occurred to the crop to a degree that there are no sound, marketable
> berries left on the bushes; or
>
> [3]{.underline} All the [immature]{.mark} berries are hand picked
> using the procedure outlined in subsection 5 B (1) above to calculate
> the weight of [immature]{.mark} berries.
>
> **NOTE:** Explain reasons for additional appraisals in the Remarks
> section of the appraisal worksheet.

**C. [LOWBUSH APPRAISALS]{.underline}**

> \(1\) Commercial lowbush blueberry fields in Maine are cultivated
> stands of wild clones. A clone is the original parent plant with a
> rhizome system that covers a wide area with no recognizable rows. Any
> given field will contain many clones representing plants of varying
> age, color, or fruit size. Each clone is genetically different from
> the neighboring plants. The size of the area a clone covers is related
> to the plant\'s age.
>
> \(2\) Materials needed for appraisals:
>
> \(a\) Gram scale.
>
> \(b\) One square meter frame (1 meter = 39.37 inches) or circular
> tubing measuring 44.4 inches in diameter.

**FCIC-25550 (BLUEBERRY) 8 OCTOBER 2001**

> **NOTE:** Construct a square meter frame using tubing or wood so the
> inside measurement of the frame is equal to one square meter.
>
> \(c\) One gallon pail.
>
> \(d\) Five gallon pail.
>
> \(e\) 100 foot measuring tape.
>
> \(f\) Hand held blueberry rake.
>
> \(3\) [Defer all]{.mark} appraisals [until]{.mark} approximately 90
> percent of the fruit in the field is ripe.
>
> \(4\) Use field acreage to determine the required number of 200-foot
> transects and the number of square meter samples. [In the diagram
> below, for a 20.0 acre field, 5 transects were made requiring at least
> 10 samples]{.mark} (2 samples [per transect]{.mark}) [to be taken
> (refer to **TABLE C**).]{.mark}
>
> \(5\) Position transects so that samples are representative of the
> amount and severity of crop damage in the field ([refer to]{.mark}
> diagram below).![](media/image4.png){width="5.820138888888889in"
> height="2.3430555555555554in"}
>
> \(6\) On each transect, place a square meter frame at the 100-foot,
> and 200-foot mark.
>
> \(7\) Harvest all berries in the square meter frame using a hand held
> blueberry rake. Winnow the blueberries into a one-gallon pail allowing
> the wind to blow the leaves and foreign material from the sample.
>
> \(8\) Weigh each sample separately using a gram scale (with at least 1
> gram resolution) and enter each sample weight on the appraisal
> worksheet.
>
> \(9\) Total the weight of all samples for each field and divide by the
> number of samples taken to calculate the average weight per sample (in
> grams).
>
> \(10\) Multiply the average sample weight in grams by 8.92 to convert
> to pounds per acre.

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> \(11\) Determine percent plant cover by one of the following methods,
> as applicable:

\(a\) Visual observation (preferred method). The adjuster makes several
visual observations while walking through the field noting the area
covered by blueberry clones, weeds, open land, rocks, and ledges. An
accurate estimate of plant cover can be made if all areas of the field
are observed. Subtract 5 percent from the plant cover determination to
account for shrinkage.

> \(b\) Use FSA aerial photographs of the field to determine the percent
> plant cover. Take the percent ground covered by blueberries minus 5
> percent for shrinkage to obtain the percent plant cover.
>
> \(c\) If the plant cover estimate cannot be determined as described in
> 11(a) and 11(b) above, enter .60.
>
> [(d) Document in the "Remarks" section of the Appraisal Worksheet how
> the percent of plant cover was determined and, if applicable,
> calculations used to determine percent of hail or freeze
> damage.]{.mark}
>
> \(12\) Calculate the production in pounds from each field by
> multiplying [the pounds per acre]{.mark} by the percent plant cover
> [determined from subsection (11) above.]{.mark}

**6. APPRAISAL DEVIATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS**

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**A. [DEVIATIONS]{.underline}**

> Deviations in appraisal methods require FCIC written authorization (as
> described in the LAM) prior to implementation.

**B. [MODIFICATIONS]{.underline}**

> There are no pre-established modifications contained in this handbook.
> [Refer to]{.mark} the LAM for additional information.

**7. APPRAISAL WORKSHEET ENTRIES AND COMPLETION PROCEDURES**

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**A. [GENERAL INFORMATION]{.underline}**

> \(1\) Include the insurance provider=s name in the appraisal worksheet
> title if not preprinted on the insurance provider=s worksheet or when
> a worksheet entry is not provided.
>
> \(2\) Include the claim number on the appraisal worksheet (when
> required by the insurance provider), when a worksheet entry is not
> provided.

**FCIC-25550 (BLUEBERRY) 10 OCTOBER 2001**

> \(3\) Separate appraisal worksheets are required for each unit or plot
> inspected. Refer to section 4 for sampling instructions.
>
> **NOTE:** Standard appraisal worksheet items are numbered
> consecutively in subsections B-D below. Example appraisal worksheets
> are also provided to illustrate how to complete entries.

**B. [WORKSHEET ENTRIES AND COMPLETION INFORMATION FOR HAND HARVESTED
APPRAISALS]{.underline}**

> This appraisal method and worksheet are for highbush and rabbiteye
> blueberries only.

**Verify or make the following entries:**

**[NOTE: If applicable, determine the percent hail or freeze damage
prior to appraising potential production. If the percent damage for the
field or sub field equals or exceeds that shown on the Special
Provisions do not complete items 13 through 25 or items 27 through
32.]{.mark}**

**Item**

**[No.]{.underline} [Information Required]{.underline}**

\*\*\*

**Company Name:** Name of insurance provider, if not preprinted on the
worksheet

> (Company Name).

**Claim No.:** Claim number as assigned by the insurance provider, if
required.

1\. **Insured\'s Name:** Name of the insured that identifies EXACTLY the
person (legal entity) to whom the policy is issued.

2\. **Policy No.:** Insured\'s assigned policy number.

3\. **Type:** Type of blueberries (e.g., highbush or rabbiteye), as
applicable.

4\. **Unit No.:** Five-digit unit number from the Summary of Coverage
after it is verified to be correct (e.g., 00100).

5\. **Crop Year:** Crop year, as defined in the policy, for which the
claim is filed.

6\. **Bush Spacing:** Measure distance between bushes in a row and the
distance between rows (e.g., [6]{.mark} X 10). ([Refer to]{.mark}
section 4 guidelines.)

7\. **Cause of Damage:** Primary insured cause of damage.

8\. **Date of Damage:** First three letters of the month during which
MOST of the insured damage (including progressive damage) occurred.
Include the SPECIFIC DATE where applicable, as in the case of hail
damage (e.g., JUN 10).

**OCTOBER 2001 11 FCIC-25550 (BLUEBERRY)**

**[PART I]{.mark}**

9\. **Field ID:** Field or sub field identification symbol ([refer
to]{.mark} item 27 for additional instructions).

10\. **Acres:** Number of determined acres, to tenths, for field or sub
field being appraised.

11\. **Variety:** Variety name of blueberries being appraised (e.g.,
Bluecrop, Jersey, etc.).

12\. **Practice:** Three-digit code number, entered exactly as specified
on the actuarial documents, for the practice carried out by the insured.
If "No Practice Specified," enter appropriate 3-digit code from the
actuarial documents.

13\. **Sample Weight Mature Berries:** Weight in pounds to tenths of all
sound, marketable, ripe (mature) blueberries in the sample.

14\. **Sample Weight Immature Berries:** Weight in pounds to tenths of
all sound, immature (green and red) blueberries in the sample. Sum item
14 entries and enter total in item 31.

15\. **Total Weight All Samples - Mature:** Weight in pounds to tenths
of all sample entries in item 13.

16\. **Total Weight All Samples - Immature:** [Factored]{.mark} weight
in pounds to tenths of all sample entries in item 14, [entry]{.mark}
from item 32. [Refer to Part II, items 27-32.]{.mark}

> 17\. **Total No. Bushes Sampled:** Total number of sample **bushes**.
> One sample equals 4 [consecutive]{.mark} bushes (e.g., 3 samples X 4
> bushes per sample = 12 bushes).
>
> 18\. **Average Sample Wt. Per Bush - Mature:** Item 15 divided by Item
> 17, results in pounds to tenths.
>
> 19\. **Average Sample Wt. Per Bush - Immature:** Item 16 divided by
> item 17, results in pounds to tenths.
>
> 20\. **No. Bushes Per Acre:** Calculate number of bushes per acre -
> [(plant density)]{.mark} per acre ([refer to]{.mark} section 4 and
> **TABLE D**).
>
> 21\. **Percent Stand:** Percent stand to two-decimal places ([refer
> to]{.mark} Section 4 D). Determine the total number of bushes and
> bearing bushes per acre. Divide the number of bearing bushes per acre
> by the total number of bushes per acre to determine the percent stand
> to the nearest whole percent. Show the calculations in "Remarks."

22\. **Grade Factor - Mature:** MAKE NO ENTRY, if the 0.84 factor is
pre-printed on the appraisal worksheet for mature blueberries, otherwise
enter 0.84.

> 23\. **Grade Factor - Immature:** MAKE NO ENTRY, if the 0.70 factor is
> pre-printed on the appraisal worksheet for immature blueberries,
> otherwise enter 0.70.

**FCIC-25550 (BLUEBERRY) 12 OCTOBER 2001**

> 24\. **Average Lbs./Ac. - Mature:** Item 18 times item 20 times item
> 21 times item 22, results in whole pounds [rounded at the end of the
> calculation]{.mark}.
>
> 25\. **Average Lbs./Ac. - Immature:** Item 19 times item 20 times item
> 21 times item 23, results in whole pounds [rounded at the end of the
> calculation]{.mark}.

26\. **Total Appraised Production:** Total of items 24 and 25 entered in
whole pounds. [If the percent of hail or freeze damage equals or exceeds
that shown in the Special Provisions enter zero (also refer to item 33,
the Special Provisions, and subsection 5 B).]{.mark}

**PART II: FACTORED WEIGHT OF IMMATURE BERRIES**

27\. **Field ID:** Field or sub field identification symbol which must
correspond to the same symbol used in item 9 for the same acreage being
appraised.

28\. **Weight of 100 Mature Berries:** Weight of 100 sound, ripe
(mature) blueberries in pounds to tenths.

29\. **Weight of 100 Immature Berries:** Weight of 100 sound,
[immature]{.mark} blueberries in pounds to tenths.

30\. **Maturity Weight Factor:** Item 28 divided by item 29 to determine
the maturity factor to three decimal places (e.g., 1.9 lbs divided by
1.1 lbs = 1.727).

31\. **Total Weight of Immature Berries:** Total weight of immature
berries for all samples entered after totaling item 14.

32\. **Total Immature Weight all Samples:** Result of item 30 multiplied
[by]{.mark} item 31 entered in pounds to tenths. Transfer this total to
item 16.

33\. **Remarks:** Enter any pertinent appraisal information [(e.g.,
calculations]{.mark} for plant density, plant stand[, and, if
applicable, calculations for percent hail or freeze damage. Record
percent hail or freeze damage to the nearest tenth of a
percent)]{.mark}.

34\. **Adjuster\'s Signature, Code Number, and Date:** Signature of the
adjuster, code number, and date signed **after** the insured (or
insured=s authorized representative) has signed. If the appraisal is
performed prior to signature date, document the date of appraisal in the
"Remarks/Narrative" section of the Appraisal Worksheet (if available);
otherwise, document the appraisal date in the "Narrative" of the
Production Worksheet.

35\. **Insured\'s Signature and Date:** Insured\'s (or insured\'s
authorized representative\'s) signature and date. BEFORE obtaining
insured=s signature, REVIEW ALL ENTRIES on the Appraisal Worksheet WITH
THE INSURED, particularly explaining codes, etc., which may not be
readily understood.

36\. **Page:** Page numbers - (Example: Page 1 of 1, Page 1 of 2, Page 2
of 2, etc.).

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<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="15">Company Name: Any Company</td>
<td colspan="18">Claim No.: XXXXXXXX</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="6" rowspan="2"><h1 id="for-illustration-purposes-only">For
Illustration Purposes Only</h1>
<p><strong>HIGHBUSH AND RABBITEYE BLUEBERRY</strong></p>
<p><strong>APPRAISAL WORKSHEET</strong></p>
<p><strong>Hand Harvest Appraisals</strong></p></td>
<td colspan="13"><p>1. Insured’s Name</p>
<p>I. M. Insured</p></td>
<td colspan="3"><p>2. Policy No.</p>
<p>XXXXXXX</p></td>
<td colspan="7"><p>3. Type</p>
<p>Highbush</p></td>
<td colspan="4"><p>4. Unit No</p>
<p>00100</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="5"><p>5. Crop Year</p>
<p>YYYY</p></td>
<td colspan="6"><p>6. Bush Spacing</p>
<p><mark>6</mark> X 10</p></td>
<td colspan="8"><p>7. Cause of Damage</p>
<p>Hail</p></td>
<td colspan="8"><p>8. Date of Damage</p>
<p>Jun 10</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="33"><strong>PART I:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td rowspan="2"><p>Field</p>
<p>ID</p>
<p>9</p></td>
<td rowspan="2"><p>Acres</p>
<p>10</p></td>
<td rowspan="2"><p>Variety</p>
<p>11</p></td>
<td rowspan="2"><p>Practice</p>
<p>12</p></td>
<td colspan="7">13 Sample Weight Mature Berries</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2"><p>Total Weight</p>
<p>All</p>
<p>Samples</p>
<p>15 Mature</p>
<p>16 Immature</p></td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2"><p>Total No.</p>
<p>Bushes</p>
<p>Sampled</p>
<p>17</p></td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2"><p>Average Sample</p>
<p>Wt. Per Bush</p>
<p>18 Mature</p>
<p>19 Immature</p></td>
<td rowspan="2"><p>No. Bushes</p>
<p>Per Acre</p>
<p>20</p></td>
<td rowspan="2"><p>Percent</p>
<p>Stand</p>
<p>21</p></td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2"><p>Grade</p>
<p>Factor</p>
<p>22 Mature</p>
<p>23 Immature</p></td>
<td colspan="5" rowspan="2"><p>Average</p>
<p>Lbs./Ac.</p>
<p>24 Mature</p>
<p>25 Immature</p></td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2"><p>Total</p>
<p>Appraised</p>
<p>Production</p>
<p>(24  25)</p>
<p>26</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="7">14 Sample Weight Immature Berries</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td rowspan="2">A</td>
<td rowspan="2">5.0</td>
<td rowspan="2">Bluecrop</td>
<td rowspan="2">002</td>
<td>13</td>
<td colspan="2">10.6</td>
<td>11.2</td>
<td colspan="2">12.0</td>
<td>9.9</td>
<td colspan="2">15</td>
<td>43.7</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2">16 =</td>
<td>18</td>
<td colspan="2">2.7</td>
<td rowspan="2"><mark>685</mark></td>
<td rowspan="2"><mark>.94</mark> x</td>
<td>22</td>
<td colspan="2"><strong>0.84</strong></td>
<td colspan="2">24</td>
<td colspan="3"><mark>1460</mark></td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2">= <mark>2,587</mark></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>14</td>
<td colspan="2">7.6</td>
<td>6.1</td>
<td colspan="2">4.2</td>
<td>4.8</td>
<td colspan="2">16</td>
<td>39.2</td>
<td>19</td>
<td colspan="2">2.5</td>
<td>23</td>
<td colspan="2"><strong>0.70</strong></td>
<td colspan="2">25</td>
<td colspan="3"><mark>1127</mark></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td rowspan="2"></td>
<td rowspan="2"></td>
<td rowspan="2"></td>
<td rowspan="2"></td>
<td>13</td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">15</td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2">=</td>
<td>18</td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td rowspan="2"></td>
<td rowspan="2">x</td>
<td>22</td>
<td colspan="2"><strong>0.84</strong></td>
<td colspan="2">24</td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2">=</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>14</td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">16</td>
<td></td>
<td>19</td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td>23</td>
<td colspan="2"><strong>0.70</strong></td>
<td colspan="2">25</td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td rowspan="2"></td>
<td rowspan="2"></td>
<td rowspan="2"></td>
<td rowspan="2"></td>
<td>13</td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">15</td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2">=</td>
<td>18</td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td rowspan="2"></td>
<td rowspan="2">x</td>
<td>22</td>
<td colspan="2"><strong>0.84</strong></td>
<td colspan="2">24</td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2">=</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>14</td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">16</td>
<td></td>
<td>19</td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td>23</td>
<td colspan="2"><strong>0.70</strong></td>
<td colspan="2">25</td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="33"><h2
id="part-ii-factored-weight-of-immature-berries">PART II: FACTORED
WEIGHT OF IMMATURE BERRIES</h2></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2"><p>Field ID</p>
<p>27</p></td>
<td colspan="3"><p>Weight of 100 Mature Berries</p>
<p>28</p></td>
<td colspan="9"><p>Weight of 100 Immature Berries</p>
<p>29</p></td>
<td colspan="6"><p>Maturity Weight Factor</p>
<p>30</p></td>
<td colspan="4"><p>Total Weight of Immature Berries</p>
<p>(Total 14)</p>
<p>31</p></td>
<td colspan="9"><p>Total Immature Weight All Samples</p>
<p>(Transfer to 16)</p>
<p>32</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2">A</td>
<td colspan="3">1.9</td>
<td colspan="9">÷ 1.1</td>
<td colspan="6">= 1.727</td>
<td colspan="4">x 22.7</td>
<td colspan="9">= 39.2</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="9">÷</td>
<td colspan="6">=</td>
<td colspan="4">X</td>
<td colspan="9">=</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="9">÷</td>
<td colspan="6">=</td>
<td colspan="4">X</td>
<td colspan="9">=</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="33"><p>33. Remarks</p>
<p><mark>685</mark> bearing bushes per acre ÷ <mark>726</mark> bushes
per acre = <mark>.944</mark> or <mark>.94</mark>. <mark>Calculations for
percent hail damage: .3, .1, .2, 0 = .6 lbs hail damaged berries. .6 lbs
÷ 3.8 lb total weight of sample = .1579 or 15.8 percent hail
damage.</mark></p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="9"><p>34. Adjuster’s Signature</p>
<p>I. M. Adjuster</p></td>
<td colspan="3"><p> Code No.</p>
<p>12345</p></td>
<td colspan="4"><p> Date</p>
<p>MM/DD/YYYY</p></td>
<td colspan="12"><p>35. Insured’s Signature</p>
<p>I. M. Insured</p></td>
<td colspan="5"><p> Date</p>
<p>MM/DD/YYYY</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="23"></td>
<td colspan="3">36. Page</td>
<td colspan="2">1</td>
<td>of</td>
<td colspan="2">1</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

**FCIC-25550 (BLUEBERRY) 14 OCTOBER 2001**

**C. [WORKSHEET ENTRIES AND COMPLETION INFORMATION FOR MACHINE HARVESTED
APPRAISALS]{.underline}**

**Verify or make the following entries:**

**[NOTE: If applicable, determine the percent hail or freeze damage
prior to appraising potential production. If the percent damage for the
field or sub field equals or exceeds that shown on the Special
Provisions do not complete items 15 through 18.]{.mark}**

**Item**

**[No.]{.underline} [Information Required]{.underline}**

> **Company Name:** Name of insurance provider, if not preprinted on the
> worksheet (Company Name).

**Claim No.:** Claim number as assigned by the insurance provider, if
required.

1\. **Insured=s Name:** Name of the insured that identifies EXACTLY the
person (legal entity) to whom the policy is issued.

2\. **Policy Number:** Insured\'s assigned policy number.

3\. **Type:** Name of crop type (e.g. highbush or rabbiteye), as
applicable.

4\. **Unit No.:** Five-digit unit number from the Summary of Coverage
after it is verified to be correct (e.g., 00100).

5\. **Crop Year:** Crop year, as defined in the policy, for which the
claim is filed.

6\. **Bush Spacing:** Measure distance between bushes in a row and the
distance between rows ([refer to]{.mark} section 4 guidelines).

7\. **Cause of Damage:** Primary insured cause of damage.

8\. **Date of Damage:** First three letters of the month during which
MOST of the insured damage (including progressive damage) occurred.
Include the SPECIFIC DATE where applicable, as in the case of hail
damage (e.g., JUN 10).

9\. **Field ID:** Field or sub field identification symbol.

10\. **Acres:** Number of determined acres, to tenths, in field or sub
field being appraised.

11\. **Variety:** Variety name of blueberries being appraised (e.g.,
Bluecrop, Jersey, etc.).

12\. **Practice:** Three-digit code number, entered exactly as specified
in the actuarial documents, for the practice carried out by the insured.
If "No Practice Specified," enter appropriate 3-digit code number from
the actuarial documents.

**OCTOBER 2001 15 FCIC-25550 (BLUEBERRY)**

13\. **Number of Rows Sampled:** The number of rows sampled, rounded up
to the next whole number ([refer to]{.mark} **TABLE B**).

> **NOTE:** Documenting the number of rows sampled ensures that the
> minimum sample requirements have been satisfied and as a check for the
> total number of bushes sampled in item 20.

14\. **Total Lbs. Machine Harvested:** The total pounds to tenths of all
berries from the bushes in the [sample]{.mark} row (or rows) harvested
[If the percent of hail or freeze damage equals or exceeds the percent
shown in the Special Provisions enter zero (also refer to item 21, the
Special Provisions, and subsection 5 B).]{.mark}

15\. **Total No. of Bushes Sampled:** Total number of bushes in each
[sample]{.mark} row (or rows) that are machine harvested for sampling.

16\. **Avg. Lbs Per Bush:** [Item 14]{.mark} divided by [item
15]{.mark}, in pounds to tenths.

17\. **No. Bushes Per Acre:** Calculate the number of bushes per acre
[(plant density)]{.mark}, [refer to]{.mark} subsection 4 D.

18\. **Percent Stand:** Percent stand to two-decimal places ([refer
to]{.mark} subsection 4 D). Determine the total number of bushes and
bearing bushes per acre. Divide the number of bearing bushes per acre by
the total number of bushes per acre to determine the percent stand to
the nearest whole percent. Show the calculations in "Remarks."

19\. **Grade Factor:** MAKE NO ENTRY, if 0.84 grade factor for mature
blueberries is printed on the appraisal worksheet, otherwise enter 0.84.

20\. **Avg. No. Lbs. Per Acre:** [Item]{.mark} 16, times [item]{.mark}
17, times [item]{.mark} 18, times [item]{.mark} 19, in pounds to
tenths[, round at the end of the calculation]{.mark}.

21\. **Remarks:** Pertinent information about the appraisal
([e.g.,]{.mark} calculations for plant density [and, if applicable,
percent hail or freeze damage. Record percent damage to the nearest
tenth of a percent]{.mark}).

22\. **Adjuster=s Code Number, Signature, and Date:** Signature of the
adjuster, code number, and date signed **after** the insured (or
insured=s authorized representative) has signed. If the appraisal is
performed prior to the signature date, document the date of appraisal in
the "Remarks/Narrative" section of the Appraisal Worksheet (if
available); otherwise, document the appraisal in the "Narrative" of the
Production Worksheet.

23\. **Insured=s Signature and Date:** Insured=s [authorized]{.mark}
representative=s) signature and date. Before obtaining insured=s
signature, REVIEW ALL ENTRIES on the Appraisal Worksheet WITH THE
INSURED, particularly explaining codes, etc., which may not be readily
understood.

24\. **Page:** Page numbers - (Example: Page 1 of 1, Page 1 of 2, Page 2
of 2, etc.).

**FCIC-25550 (BLUEBERRY) 16 OCTOBER 2001**

<table>
<colgroup>
<col style="width: 5%" />
<col style="width: 6%" />
<col style="width: 9%" />
<col style="width: 5%" />
<col style="width: 10%" />
<col style="width: 4%" />
<col style="width: 1%" />
<col style="width: 3%" />
<col style="width: 7%" />
<col style="width: 5%" />
<col style="width: 4%" />
<col style="width: 8%" />
<col style="width: 1%" />
<col style="width: 6%" />
<col style="width: 3%" />
<col style="width: 1%" />
<col style="width: 3%" />
<col style="width: 5%" />
<col style="width: 5%" />
</colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="6">Company Name: Any Company</td>
<td colspan="13">Claim No.: XXXXXXXX</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="4" rowspan="2"><h1
id="for-illustration-purposes-only-1">For Illustration Purposes
Only</h1>
<h2 id="highbush-and-rabbiteye-blueberry">Highbush and Rabbiteye
Blueberry</h2>
<h2 id="appraisal-worksheet">Appraisal Worksheet</h2>
<h1 id="machine-harvest-method">Machine Harvest Method</h1></td>
<td colspan="7"><p>1. Insured’s Name</p>
<p>I. M. Insured</p></td>
<td colspan="4"><p>2. Policy Number</p>
<p>XXXXXXX</p></td>
<td colspan="4"><p>3. Type</p>
<p>Highbush</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3"><p>4. Unit No.</p>
<p>00100</p></td>
<td colspan="2"><p>5. Crop Year</p>
<p>YYYY</p></td>
<td colspan="2"><p>6. Bush Spacing</p>
<p><mark>6</mark> X 10</p></td>
<td colspan="6"><p>7. Cause of Damage</p>
<p>Hail</p></td>
<td colspan="2"><p>8. Date of Damage</p>
<p>JUN 10</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td><p>Field ID</p>
<p>9</p></td>
<td><p>Acres</p>
<p>10</p></td>
<td><p>Variety</p>
<p>11</p></td>
<td><p>Practice</p>
<p>12</p></td>
<td><p>Number of</p>
<p>Rows Sampled</p>
<p>13</p></td>
<td colspan="2"><p>Total Lbs.</p>
<p>Machine</p>
<p>Harvested</p>
<p>14</p></td>
<td colspan="2"><p>Total No. of</p>
<p>Bushes Sampled</p>
<p>15</p></td>
<td colspan="2"><p>Avg. Lbs.</p>
<p>Per Bush</p>
<p>16</p></td>
<td><p>No. Bushes</p>
<p>Per Acre</p>
<p>17</p></td>
<td colspan="2"><p>Percent Stand</p>
<p>18</p></td>
<td colspan="3"><p>Grade Factor</p>
<p>19</p></td>
<td colspan="2"><p>Avg. No.</p>
<p>Lbs. Per Acre</p>
<p>20</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>A</td>
<td>5.0</td>
<td>Bluecrop</td>
<td>002</td>
<td>5</td>
<td colspan="2">192.1</td>
<td colspan="2">40</td>
<td colspan="2">4.8</td>
<td><mark>726</mark></td>
<td colspan="2"><mark>.94</mark></td>
<td colspan="3"><strong>0.84</strong></td>
<td colspan="2"><mark>2752</mark></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="3"><strong>0.84</strong></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="3"><strong>0.84</strong></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="3"><strong>0.84</strong></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="3"><strong>0.84</strong></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="19"><ol start="21" type="1">
<li><p>Remarks</p></li>
</ol>
<p><mark>685</mark> bearing bushes per acre ÷ <mark>726</mark> bushes
per acre = <mark>.944</mark> or <mark>.94</mark>. <mark>Calculations for
percent hail damage: Total weight of hail damaged berries in one pound
sample .1 lb. .1 lb ÷ 1.0 = .10 or 10.0 percent hail
damage.</mark></p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="5"><ol start="22" type="1">
<li><p>Adjuster’s Signature</p></li>
</ol>
<p>I. M. Adjuster</p></td>
<td colspan="3"><p> Code No.</p>
<p>12345</p></td>
<td colspan="2"><p> Date</p>
<p>MM/DD/YYYY</p></td>
<td colspan="6"><ol start="23" type="1">
<li><p>Insured’s Signature</p></li>
</ol>
<p>I. M. Insured</p></td>
<td colspan="3"><p> Date</p>
<p>MM/DD/YYYY</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="13"></td>
<td>24. Page:</td>
<td colspan="2">1</td>
<td>of</td>
<td>1</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

**OCTOBER 2001 17 FCIC-25550 (BLUEBERRY)**

**D. [WORKSHEET ENTRIES AND COMPLETION INFORMATION FOR LOWBUSH
APPRAISALS]{.underline}**

**Verify or make the following entries:**

**Item**

**[No.]{.underline} [Information Required]{.underline}**

**Company Name:** Name of insurance provider, if not preprinted on the
worksheet

> (Company Name).

1\. **Insured\'s Name:** Name of insured that identifies EXACTLY the
person (legal entity) to whom the policy is issued.

2\. **Policy Number:** Insured\'s assigned policy number.

3\. **Crop Year:** Crop year, as defined in the policy, for which the
claim has been filed.

4\. **Unit Number:** Five-digit unit number from the Summary of Coverage
after it is verified to be correct (e.g., 00100).

5\. **Cause of Damage:** Primary insured cause of damage.

6\. **Date of Damage:** First three letters of the month during which
MOST of the insured damage (including progressive damage) occurred.
Include the SPECIFIC DATE where applicable, as in the case of hail
damage (e.g., JUN 10).

7\. **Claim Number:** The number as assigned by the insurance provider,
if required.

8\. **Appraised Acres:** Appraised acres, rounded to tenths.

9\. **Practice:** Three-digit code number entered exactly as specified
in the actuarial documents, for the practice carried out by the insured.
If "No Practice Specified," enter appropriate three-digit code number
from the actuarial documents.

10\. **Field ID:** Field or sub field identification symbol.

11\. **Plot Acres:** Number of determined acres, to tenths, in each
field or sub field.

12\. **Practice:** Three-digit code number, entered exactly as specified
in the actuarial documents, for the practice carried out by the insured.
If "No Practice Specified," enter appropriate 3-digit code number from
the actuarial documents.

13\. **Sample Weight In Grams:** Weight of each sample in grams to
tenths.

14\. **Total From All Samples:** Total of all sample weights by line in
item 13 "Sample Weight in Grams" in grams to tenths.

**FCIC-25550 (BLUEBERRY) 18 OCTOBER 2001**

15\. **No. of Samples:** Total number of samples taken by line in item
13 "Sample Weight in Grams."

16\. **Avg. No. Of Grams Per Sample:** Item 14 "Total from all Samples"
divided by item 15 "No. of Samples" results in grams to tenths.

17 **Grams To Lbs Factor:** MAKE NO ENTRY, if factor of 8.92 for
converting grams to pounds is pre-printed on the appraisal worksheet,
otherwise enter 8.92.

18\. **% Plant Cover Minus 5 %:** Estimated percent plant cover less 5
percent for shrinkage. [Refer to subsection 5 C (11).]{.mark}

19\. **Appraisal in Lbs./Acre:** Item 16 times item 17 times item 18,
result in whole pounds[, round at the end of the calculation]{.mark}.

20\. **Remarks:** Enter pertinent information about the appraisal.
[Document how the percent plant cover was determined.]{.mark}

21\. **Adjuster\'s Signature, Code Number, and Date:** Signature of the
adjuster, code number, and date signed **after** the insured (or
insured=s authorized representative) has signed. If the appraisal is
performed prior to signature date, document the date of appraisal in the
"Remarks/Narrative" section of the Appraisal Worksheet (if available);
otherwise, document the appraisal date in the "Narrative" of the
Production Worksheet.

22\. **Insured\'s Signature, and Date:** Insured (or insured=s
authorized representative=s) signature and date. BEFORE obtaining
insured=s signature REVIEW ALL ENTRIES on the Appraisal Worksheet WITH
THE INSURED, particularly explaining codes, etc., which may not be
readily understood.

23\. **Page:** Page numbers - (Example: Page 1 of 1, Page 1 of 2, Page 2
of 2, etc.).

**OCTOBER 2001 19 FCIC-25550 (BLUEBERRY)**

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<col style="width: 5%" />
<col style="width: 4%" />
<col style="width: 6%" />
<col style="width: 4%" />
<col style="width: 4%" />
<col style="width: 3%" />
<col style="width: 0%" />
<col style="width: 3%" />
<col style="width: 0%" />
<col style="width: 4%" />
<col style="width: 3%" />
<col style="width: 0%" />
<col style="width: 4%" />
<col style="width: 4%" />
<col style="width: 2%" />
<col style="width: 5%" />
<col style="width: 8%" />
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<col style="width: 1%" />
<col style="width: 4%" />
<col style="width: 2%" />
<col style="width: 1%" />
<col style="width: 2%" />
<col style="width: 2%" />
<col style="width: 1%" />
<col style="width: 6%" />
</colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="26">COMPANY NAME: Any Company</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="6" rowspan="3"><h2
id="for-illustration-purposes-only-2">For Illustration Purposes
Only</h2>
<p><strong>LOWBUSH BLUEBERRY</strong></p>
<h1 id="appraisal-form">APPRAISAL FORM</h1></td>
<td colspan="10"><p>1 INSURED’S NAME</p>
<p>I. M. Insured</p></td>
<td colspan="5"><p>2 POLICY NUMBER</p>
<p>XXXXXXX</p></td>
<td colspan="5"><p>3 CROP YEAR</p>
<p>YYYY</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="10"><p>4 UNIT NUMBER</p>
<p>0100</p></td>
<td colspan="5"><p>5 CAUSE OF DAMAGE</p>
<p>Hail</p></td>
<td colspan="5"><p>6 DATE OF DAMAGE</p>
<p>JUN 10</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="10"><p>7 CLAIM NUMBER</p>
<p>XXXXXXXX</p></td>
<td colspan="5"><p>8 APPRAISED ACRES</p>
<p>5.0</p></td>
<td colspan="5"><p>9 PRACTICE</p>
<p>002</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td><p>FIELD ID</p>
<p>10</p></td>
<td><p>PLOT</p>
<p>ACRES</p>
<p>11</p></td>
<td><p>PRACTICE</p>
<p>12</p></td>
<td colspan="11"><p>SAMPLE WEIGHT IN GRAMS</p>
<p>13</p></td>
<td colspan="2"><p>TOTAL FROM</p>
<p>ALL SAMPLES</p>
<p>14</p></td>
<td><p>NO. OF</p>
<p>SAMPLES</p>
<p>15</p></td>
<td colspan="2"><p>AVG. NO.</p>
<p>OF GRAMS</p>
<p>PER SAMPLE</p>
<p>16</p></td>
<td colspan="2"><p>GRAMS TO</p>
<p>LBS</p>
<p>FACTOR</p>
<p>17</p></td>
<td colspan="3"><p>% PLANT</p>
<p>COVER</p>
<p>MINUS 5%</p>
<p>18</p></td>
<td colspan="2"><p>APPRAISAL</p>
<p>IN LBS./ACRE</p>
<p>19</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>A</td>
<td>5.0</td>
<td>002</td>
<td>120.0</td>
<td>115.0</td>
<td colspan="2">135.2</td>
<td colspan="2">140.1</td>
<td>101.9</td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2">612.2</td>
<td>5</td>
<td colspan="2">122.4</td>
<td colspan="2"><strong>8.92</strong></td>
<td colspan="3">.55</td>
<td colspan="2">600</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"><strong>8.92</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"><strong>8.92</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"><strong>8.92</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"><strong>8.92</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"><strong>8.92</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="26"><p>20 REMARKS</p>
<p><mark>Percent plant cover determined by field
inspection.</mark></p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="8"><p>21 ADJUSTER’S SIGNATURE</p>
<p>I. M. Adjuster</p></td>
<td colspan="3"><p> CODE NO.</p>
<p>12345</p></td>
<td colspan="4"><p> DATE</p>
<p>MM/DD/YYYY</p></td>
<td colspan="7"><p>22 INSURED’S SIGNATURE</p>
<p>I. M. Insured</p></td>
<td colspan="4"><p> DATE</p>
<p>MM/DD/YYYY</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="18"></td>
<td colspan="2">23 Page</td>
<td colspan="2">1</td>
<td>of</td>
<td colspan="2">1</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

**FCIC-25550 (BLUEBERRY) 20 OCTOBER 2001**

**8. CLAIM FORM ENTRIES AND COMPLETION PROCEDURES**

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**A. [GENERAL INFORMATION]{.underline}**

> \(1\) The claim form (hereafter referred to as the "Production
> Worksheet") is a progressive form containing all notices of damage for
> all preliminary and final inspections on a unit.
>
> \(2\) If a Production Worksheet has been prepared on a prior
> inspection, verify each entry and enter additional information as
> needed. If a change or correction is necessary, strike out all entries
> on the line and re-enter correct entries on a new line. The adjuster
> and insured should initial any line deletions.
>
> \(3\) Refer to the LAM for instructions regarding the following:
>
> \(a\) Acreage report errors.
>
> \(b\) Delayed notices and delayed claims.
>
> \(c\) Corrected claims or fire losses (double coverage) and cases
> involving uninsured causes of loss, unusual situations, controversial
> claims, concealment, or misrepresentation.
>
> \(d\) Claims involving a Certification Form (when all the acreage on
> the unit has been appraised to be put to another use or other reasons
> described in the LAM).
>
> \(e\) "No Indemnity Due" claims (which must be verified by an
> APPRAISAL or NOTIFICATION from the insured that the production
> exceeded the guarantee).
>
> \(4\) The adjuster is responsible for determining if the
> [insured]{.mark} has complied [with all of their]{.mark} requirements
> under the notice and claim provisions of the policy have not been met.
> If [they]{.mark} have not, the adjuster should contact the insurance
> provider.
>
> \(5\) Instructions labeled "**PRELIMINARY**" apply to preliminary
> inspections only. Instructions labeled "**FINAL**" apply to final
> inspections only. Instructions not labeled apply to ALL inspections.

**OCTOBER 2001 21 FCIC-25550 (BLUEBERRY)**

**B. [FORM ENTRIES AND COMPLETION INFORMATION]{.underline}**

**Verify or make the following entries:**

**Item**

**[No]{.underline}.** **[Information Required]{.underline}**

1\. **Crop/Code #:** "Blueberries" (0019).

2\. **Unit #:** Five-digit unit number from the Summary of Coverage
after it is verified to be correct (e.g., 00100).

3\. **Legal Description:** Section, township, and range number or other
legal description that identifies the location of the unit.

4\. **Date of Damage:** First three letters of the month during which
MOST of the insured damage (including progressive damage) occurred for
each inspection. Include the SPECIFIC DATE where applicable as in the
case of hail damage (e.g., AUG 11).

5\. **Cause of Damage:** Name of insured [cause(s)]{.mark} of loss for
**this crop** as listed in the LAM. If it is evident that no indemnity
is due, enter "NONE." If an insured cause of loss is coded as "Other,"
explain in the Narrative.

> **NOTE:** [Refer to]{.mark} the Basic Provisions and the crop
> provisions for the crop for information pertaining to insured and
> uninsured causes of loss.

6\. **Primary Cause %:**

> **PRELIMINARY:** MAKE NO ENTRY.
>
> **FINAL:** Percent of damage as a result of the cause of damage listed
> in item 5 above that is determined to be the primary cause of damage,
> to the nearest whole percent. The primary cause of damage must exceed
> 50 percent (e.g., 51%). Enter an "X" for the major secondary cause of
> damage.

7\. **Company/Agency:** Name of the company and agency servicing the
contract.

8\. **Name of Insured:** Name of the insured that identifies EXACTLY the
person (legal entity) to whom the policy is issued.

9\. **Claim #:** Claim number as assigned by the insurance provider.

10\. **Policy #:** Insured=s assigned policy number.

11\. **Crop Year:** Crop year, as defined in the policy, for which the
claim is filed.

**FCIC-25550 (BLUEBERRY) 22 OCTOBER 2001**

12\. **Additional Units:**

> **PRELIMINARY:** MAKE NO ENTRY.
>
> **FINAL:** Unit number(s) for ALL non-loss units for the crop at the
> time of final inspection. A non-loss unit is any unit for which a
> Production Worksheet has not been completed. Additional non-loss units
> may be entered on a single Production Worksheet.
>
> **NOTE:** If more spaces are needed for non-loss units, enter the unit
> numbers, identified as "Non-loss Units," in the Narrative or on an
> attached Special Report.

13\. **Est. Prod. Per Acre:**

> **PRELIMINARY:** MAKE NO ENTRY.
>
> **FINAL:** Estimated yield per acre, in whole pounds, for all non-loss
> units for the crop at the time of final inspection.

14\. **Date(s) Notice of Loss:**

> **PRELIMINARY:**
>
> a\. Date the notice of damage was given for the unit in item 2.
>
> b\. A third preliminary inspection (if needed) requires an additional
> set of Production Worksheets. Enter the date of notice for a third
> preliminary inspection in the 1st space of item 14 on the second set.
>
> c\. Reserve the "Final" space on the first page of the first set of
> Production Worksheets for the date of notice for the final inspection.
>
> d\. If the inspection is initiated by the insurance provider, enter
> "Company Insp." instead of the date.
>
> **FINAL:** Transfer the last date in the 1st or 2nd space to the FINAL
> space if a final inspection should be made as a result of the notice.
> Always enter the complete date of notice (month, day, year) for the
> "FINAL" inspection in the FINAL space on the first page of the first
> set of Production Worksheets. For a delayed notice of loss or delayed
> claim, refer to the LAM.

15\. **Companion Policy(s):**

> a\. If no other person has a share in the unit (insured has a 100
> percent share), MAKE NO ENTRY.

**OCTOBER 2001 23 FCIC-25550 (BLUEBERRY)**

> b\. In all cases where the insured has LESS than a 100 percent share
> of a loss-affected unit, ask the insured if the OTHER person sharing
> in the unit has a multiple-peril crop insurance contract (i.e., not
> crop-hail, fire, etc.). If the other person does not, enter "NONE."
>
> \(1\) If the other person has a multiple-peril crop insurance contract
> and it can be determined that the SAME insurance provider services it,
> enter the contract number. Handle these companion policies according
> to insurance provider instructions.
>
> \(2\) If the OTHER person has a multiple-peril crop insurance contract
> and a DIFFERENT insurance provider or agent services it, enter the
> name of the insurance provider and/or agent (and contract number) if
> known.
>
> \(3\) If unable to verify the existence of a companion contract, enter
> "Unknown," and contact the insurance provider for further
> instructions.
>
> **NOTE:** [Refer to]{.mark} the LAM for further information regarding
> companion contracts.

**SECTION I - ACREAGE APPRAISED, PRODUCTION, AND ADJUSTMENTS**

> Make separate line entries for varying:
>
> \(1\) Rate classes, types, or farming practices;
>
> \(2\) APH yields;
>
> \(3\) Appraisals;
>
> \(4\) Stages or intended use(s) of acreage;
>
> \(5\) Shares (e.g., 50 percent and 75 percent shares on the same
> unit); or
>
> \(6\) Appraisals for damage due to hail or fire if Hail and Fire
> Exclusion is in effect.

**Verify or make the following entries:**

**Item**

**[No.]{.underline} [Information Required]{.underline}**

A. **Field ID:** The field identification symbol from a sketch map or an
aerial photo. See the Narrative. In the margin (or in a separate
column), enter the date of inspection for the last line entry of each
inspection.

B. **Preliminary Acres:**

> **PRELIMINARY:** The number of acres, to tenths, (include "E" if
> estimated), for which consent for other use has been given. Determine
> actual acreage, to tenths, when the boundaries of the appraised
> acreage may not be determined later.
>
> **FINAL:** MAKE NO ENTRY.

**FCIC-25550 (BLUEBERRY) 24 OCTOBER 2001**

C. **Final Acres:** [Refer to]{.mark} the LAM for definition of
acceptable determined acres used herein.

> Determined acres to tenths (include "E" if estimated) for which
> consent is given for other use and/or:
>
> a\. Put to other use without prior consent;
>
> b\. Abandoned;
>
> c\. Damaged by uninsured causes;
>
> d\. For which the insured failed to provide acceptable records of
> production; or
>
> e\. From which production was sold by direct marketing if the insured
> failed to meet the requirements contained in the crop provisions (also
> [refer to]{.mark} the Special Provisions).
>
> **FINAL:** Determined acres to tenths.
>
> **NOTE:** Acreage breakdowns WITHIN a unit may be estimated (enter "E"
> in front of the acres) if a determination is impractical AND if
> authorization was received from the insurance provider. Document
> authorization in the Narrative.
>
> ACCOUNT FOR ALL ACREAGE IN THE UNIT. In the event of over-reported
> acres, handle in accordance with individual insurance provider=s
> instructions. In the event of under-reported acres, draw a diagonal
> line in column "C" as shown below.
>
> C~1~ Enter the ACTUAL acres for the field or sub field.
>
> C~2~ Enter the REPORTED acres for the field or sub field.

D. **Interest or Share:** Insured=s interest in crop to three-decimal
places as determined at the time of inspection. If shares vary on the
same UNIT, use separate line entries.

E. **Risk:** The correct rate class from the actuarial documents. Verify
with the Summary of Coverage, and if the rate class is found to be
incorrect, revise according to insurance provider=s instructions. [Refer
to]{.mark} the LAM.

> **NOTE:** Unrated land is uninsurable without a written agreement.

F. **Practice:** Three-digit code number, entered exactly as specified
on the actuarial documents, for the practice carried out by the insured.
If "No Practice Specified," enter appropriate 3-digit code number from
the actuarial documents.

G. **Type/Class/Variety:** Three-digit code number, entered exactly as
specified on the actuarial documents, for the type grown by the insured.
If "No Type Specified," enter appropriate 3-digit code number from the
actuarial documents.

H. **Stage:**

> **PRELIMINARY:** MAKE NO ENTRY.

**OCTOBER 2001 25 FCIC-25550 (BLUEBERRY)**

> **FINAL:** Stage abbreviations as shown below.

+-----------+----------------------------------------------------------+
| **[ST     | **[EXPLANATION]{.underline}**                            |
| AGE]{.und |                                                          |
| erline}** |                                                          |
+-----------+----------------------------------------------------------+
| "P" . . . | Acreage abandoned without consent, put to other use      |
| . . . . . | without consent, damaged solely by uninsured causes, for |
|           | which the insured failed to provide records of           |
| "H" . . . | production which are acceptable to the insurance         |
| . . . . . | provider, or from which production was sold by direct    |
|           | marketing if the insured failed to meet the requirements |
| "UH" . .  | contained in the crop provisions (also [refer to]{.mark} |
| . . . .   | the Special Provisions).                                 |
|           |                                                          |
|           | Harvested.                                               |
|           |                                                          |
|           | Unharvested or put to other use with consent.            |
+-----------+----------------------------------------------------------+

**GLEANED ACREAGE: [Refer to the LAM for more information on
gleaning.]{.mark}**

I. **Intended or Final Use**: Use of acreage. Use the following
"Intended Use" abbreviations.

+-----------+----------------------------------------------------------+
| **[       | **[EXPLANATION]{.underline}**                            |
| USE]{.und |                                                          |
| erline}** |                                                          |
+-----------+----------------------------------------------------------+
| "WOC" . . | Other use without consent.                               |
| . . .     |                                                          |
|           | Solely uninsured.                                        |
| "SU" . .  |                                                          |
| . . . . . | Abandoned without consent.                               |
|           |                                                          |
| "ABA" . . | Harvested.                                               |
| . . .     |                                                          |
|           | Unharvested.                                             |
| "H" . . . |                                                          |
| . . . . . |                                                          |
|           |                                                          |
| "UH" . .  |                                                          |
| . . . .   |                                                          |
+-----------+----------------------------------------------------------+

> Verify any "Intended Use" entry. If the final use of the acreage was
> not as indicated, strike out the original line and initial it. Enter
> all data on a new line showing the correct "Final Use."

**GLEANED ACREAGE: [Refer to the LAM for more information on
gleaning.]{.mark}**

J. **Appraised Potential:** Per-acre appraisal in whole pounds of
POTENTIAL production for the acreage appraised. [Refer to]{.mark}
appraisal methods for additional instructions.

> **NOTE:** If there is no potential on "UH" acreage, enter "0."

K~1~. - L. MAKE NO ENTRY.

M. **+ Uninsured Cause:** EXPLAIN IN THE NARRATIVE.

> a\. Hail and Fire exclusion NOT in effect.
>
> \(1\) Enter NOT LESS than the insured=s production guarantee per acre
> in whole pounds for the line (calculated by multiplying the elected
> coverage level percentage times the approved APH yield per acre shown
> on the APH form) for any "P" stage acreage.

**FCIC-25550 (BLUEBERRY) 26 OCTOBER 2001**

> **NOTE:** On preliminary inspections, advise the insured to keep the
> harvested production from any acreage damaged SOLELY by uninsured
> causes separate from other production.
>
> \(2\) For acreage that is damaged PARTLY by uninsured causes, enter
> the APPRAISED UNINSURED loss of production per acre in whole pounds,
> for any such acreage.
>
> b\. Refer to the LAM when a Hail and Fire Exclusion is in effect and
> damage is from hail or fire.
>
> c\. Enter the result of adding uninsured cause appraisals to hail and
> fire exclusion appraisals.
>
> **NOTE:** For fire losses, if the insured also has other fire
> insurance (double coverage), refer to the LAM.

N. **Adjusted Potential:** Column "J" plus column "M" in whole pounds.

O. **Total to Count:** Column "C" or "C~1~" (**actual** acres) times
Column "N," in whole pounds.

P. **Per Acre:** Per Acre Guarantee - Enter the per-acre production
guarantee from the insured=s policy.

Q. **Total:** Column "C~2~" (**reported** acres; "C" if acreage is not
under-reported) times Column "P," to tenths.

16\. **Total Acres:**

> **PRELIMINARY:** MAKE NO ENTRY.
>
> **FINAL:** Total Actual Acres \[Column "C" (or "C~1~" if there are
> under-reported acres)\], to tenths.

**NOTE:** FOR ITEM 17. WHEN SEPARATE LINE ENTRIES ARE MADE FOR VARYING
SHARES, STAGES, APH YIELDS, PRICE ELECTIONS, TYPES, ETC., WITHIN THE
UNIT, AND TOTALS NEED TO BE KEPT SEPARATE FOR CALCULATING INDEMNITIES,
MAKE NO ENTRY AND FOLLOW THE INSURANCE PROVIDER=S INSTRUCTIONS;
OTHERWISE, MAKE THE FOLLOWING ENTRIES.

17\. **Totals:**

> **PRELIMINARY:** MAKE NO ENTRY.
>
> **FINAL:** Total of Column "O" and total of Column "Q."

**OCTOBER 2001 27 FCIC-25550 (BLUEBERRY)**

**NARRATIVE:**

If more space is needed, document on a Special Report, and enter "See
Special Report." Attach the Special Report to the Production Worksheet.

a\. If no acreage is released on the unit, enter "No acreage released,"
adjuster=s initials, and date.

b\. If notice of damage was given and "No Inspection" is necessary,
enter the unit number(s), "No Inspection," date, and adjuster=s
initials. The insured=s signature is not required.

c\. Explain any uninsured causes, unusual, or controversial cases.

d\. If there is an appraisal in Section I, item "M" for uninsured causes
due to a hail/fire exclusion, show the original hail/fire liability per
acre and the hail/fire indemnity per acre.

e\. Document the actual appraisal date if an appraisal was performed
prior to the adjuster=s signature date on the appraisal worksheet, and
the date of the appraisal if not recorded on the appraisal worksheet.

f\. State that there is "No other fire insurance" when fire damages or
destroys the insured crop, and it is determined that the insured has no
other fire insurance. Also [refer to]{.mark} the LAM.

g\. Explain any errors found on the Summary of Coverage.

h\. Explain any commingled production. [Refer to]{.mark} the LAM.

i\. Explain any entry for "Production not to Count" in Section II, item
"O," and/or any production not included in Section II, item "I" or item
B-E entries (e.g., harvested production from uninsured acreage that can
be identified separately from the insured acreage in the unit).

j\. Explain "NO" checked in item 19.

k\. Attach a sketch map or aerial photograph to identify the total unit:

> \(1\) If consent is or has been given to put part of the unit to
> another use;
>
> \(2\) If uninsured causes are present; or
>
> \(3\) For unusual or controversial cases.
>
> **NOTE:** Indicate on the sketch map or aerial photograph, the
> disposition of acreage destroyed or put to other use or without
> consent.

l\. Explain any differences between date of inspection and signature
dates. For an ABSENTEE insured, enter the date of the inspection AND the
date of mailing the Production Worksheet for signature.

m\. When any other adjuster or supervisor accompanied the adjuster on
the inspection, enter the code number of the other adjuster or
supervisor and the date of inspection.

**FCIC-25550 (BLUEBERRY) 28 OCTOBER 2001**

n\. Explain the reason for a "No Indemnity Due" claim. "No Indemnity
Due" claims are to be distributed in accordance with the insurance
provider=s instructions.

o\. Explain any delayed notices or delayed claims as instructed in the
LAM.

p\. Document any authorized estimated acres shown in Section I, item "C"
as follows: "Line 3 'E' acres authorized by the insurance provider
MM/DD/YYYY."

q\. Document the method and calculation used to determine acres for the
unit. [Refer to]{.mark} the LAM.

r\. Specify the type of insects, disease or wildlife when the insured
cause of damage or loss is listed as insects, disease or wildlife.
Explain why control measures did not work.

[s. Explain any ".000" QA factor entered in item R. Enter the maximum
price election for the county and the price received minus the harvest
expense shown in the Special Provisions. Document any excess
transportation costs or conditioning costs used to determine QA
factor.]{.mark}

[t.]{.mark} Document the name and address of the charitable organization
when gleaned acreage is applicable. [Refer to the LAM for more
information on gleaning.]{.mark}

[u.]{.mark} Document any other pertinent information, including any data
to support any factors used to calculate the production.

**SECTION II - HARVESTED PRODUCTION**

> GENERAL INFORMATION:
>
> \(1\) Account for ALL HARVESTED PRODUCTION (for **ALL ENTITIES**
> sharing in the crop) except production appraised BEFORE harvest and
> shown in Section I because the quantity cannot be determined later.
>
> \(2\) For production commercially stored, sold, etc., enter the name
> and address of, buyer, packinghouse, or processor as applicable in
> items B through E. For fruit otherwise disposed of, indicate the
> disposition (sold at roadside stand, etc.).
>
> \(3\) If additional lines are necessary, the data may be entered on a
> continuation sheet. USE SEPARATE LINES FOR:
>
> \(a\) Different FIRST handlers (buyers, packing houses, or
> processors). The insured must have maintained satisfactory records of
> ALL production sold. Verify any packing house or processor records.
>
> **NOTE:** In all localities, if the first handler was not a packer or
> processor, the production will be determined by the adjuster on the
> basis of available records.
>
> \(b\) Varying shares; e.g., 50 percent and 75 percent shares on same
> unit.

**OCTOBER 2001 29 FCIC-25550 (BLUEBERRY)**

> \(c\) Varying determinations of production (varying value, etc.).
>
> \(4\) There will generally be no harvested production entries in items
> A~1~ through N for preliminary inspections.

**Verify or make the following entries**:

**Item**

**[No.]{.underline}** **[Information Required]{.underline}**

18\. **Date Harvest Completed:** (Used to determine if there is a
delayed **notice** or delayed claim. [Refer to]{.mark} the LAM.).

> **PRELIMINARY:** MAKE NO ENTRY.
>
> **FINAL:**
>
> a\. The earlier of the date the ENTIRE acreage on the unit was (1)
> harvested, (2) totally destroyed, (3) put to other use, (4) a
> combination of harvested, destroyed, or put to other use, or (5) the
> calendar date for the end of the insurance period.
>
> b\. If at the time of final inspection (if prior to the end of the
> insurance period), there is any unharvested insured acreage remaining
> on the unit that the insured does not intend to harvest, enter
> "**Incomplete**."
>
> c\. If at the time of final inspection (if prior to the end of the
> insurance period), **none** of the insured acreage on the unit has
> been harvested, and the insured does not intend to harvest such
> acreage, enter "**No Harvest**."
>
> d\. If the case involves a Certification Form, enter the date from the
> Certification Form when the entire unit is put to another use, etc.
> [Refer to]{.mark} the LAM.

19\. **Similar Damage:**

> **PRELIMINARY:** MAKE NO ENTRY.
>
> **FINAL:** Check "Yes" or "No." Check "Yes" if amount and cause of
> damage due to insurable causes is similar to the experience of other
> farms in the area. If "No" is checked, explain in the Narrative.

20\. **Assignment of Indemnity:** Check "Yes" **only** if an assignment
of indemnity is in effect for the crop year; otherwise, check "No."
Refer to the LAM.

21\. **Transfer of Right to Indemnity:** Check "Yes" **only** if a
transfer of right to an indemnity is in effect for the unit for the crop
year; otherwise, check "No." [Refer to]{.mark} the LAM.

A~1~. **Share:** RECORD ONLY VARYING SHARES on SAME unit to three
decimal places.

**FCIC-25550 (BLUEBERRY) 30 OCTOBER 2001**

A~2~. **Field ID:** If only one practice and/or type of harvested
production is listed in Section I, MAKE NO ENTRY.

> If more than one practice and/or type of harvested production is
> listed in Section I, and a separate approved APH yield exists,
> indicate for each practice/type the corresponding Field ID (from
> Section I, item "A").

B. - E. **Length or Diameter, Width, Depth, Deduction:** For production
sold, enter name and address of the **Buyers, Packing house, or
Processor**. For fruit otherwise disposed of, indicate the method of
disposition (sold at roadside stand, etc.).

F. - H. MAKE NO ENTRY.

I. **Bu., Ton, Lbs., Cwt.:** Circle "Lbs." in column heading. Production
in whole pounds as determined by delivery records, production recaps,
sales receipts from processors (must be NET WEIGHT), etc.

J. - M~2~. MAKE NO ENTRY.

N. **Adjusted Production:** Enter whole pounds from Column "I."

O. **Prod. Not to Count:** Net production NOT to count in whole pounds,
WHEN ACCEPTABLE RECORDS IDENTIFYING SUCH PRODUCTION ARE AVAILABLE, from
harvested acreage which has been assessed an appraisal of not less than
the guarantee per acre, or from other sources (e.g., acreage damaged
solely by uninsured causes).

**NOTE:** THIS ENTRY MUST NEVER EXCEED PRODUCTION SHOWN ON THE

> SAME LINE. EXPLAIN ANY APRODUCTION NOT TO COUNT@ IN THE NARRATIVE.

P. **Production:** Result of subtracting the entry in Column "O" from
Column "N," in whole pounds.

[Q~1~. **Value:** When applicable, for harvested sold production
eligible for quality adjustment due to hail or freeze damage (refer to
the Special Provisions), enter the value received less the amount for
harvesting as shown in the Special Provisions. Entry must not be less
than zero. Make no entry for harvested unsold production.]{.mark}

[]{.mark}

[Q~2~. **MKT. Price:** If an entry is in column "Q~1~," enter the
maximum price election for the county.]{.mark}

[]{.mark}

[R. **Quality Factor:** For harvested sold production eligible for
quality adjustment(refer to the Special Provisions), enter the 3-digit
quality adjustment factor determined by the result of Q~1~ divided by
Q~2~.]{.mark}

S. **Production to Count:** Enter the result from Column "P," in whole
pounds.

**OCTOBER 2001 31 FCIC-25550 (BLUEBERRY)**

**NOTE:** FOR ITEMS 22-24. WHEN SEPARATE LINE ENTRIES ARE MADE FOR
VARYING SHARES, STAGES, APH YIELDS, PRICE ELECTIONS, TYPES, ETC., WITHIN
THE UNIT, AND TOTALS NEED TO BE KEPT SEPARATE FOR CALCULATING
INDEMNITIES, MAKE NO ENTRY AND FOLLOW THE INSURANCE PROVIDER=S
INSTRUCTIONS; OTHERWISE, MAKE THE FOLLOWING ENTRIES.

22\. **Section II Total:**

> **PRELIMINARY:** MAKE NO ENTRY.
>
> **FINAL:** Total of Column "S," in whole pounds.

23\. **Section I Total:**

> **PRELIMINARY:** MAKE NO ENTRY.
>
> **FINAL:** Enter figure from Section I, Column "O" total.

24\. **Unit Total:**

> **PRELIMINARY:** MAKE NO ENTRY.
>
> **FINAL:** Total of 22 and 23 in whole pounds.

25\. **Adjuster=s Signature, Code #, and Date:** Signature of adjuster,
code number, and date signed **after** the insured (or insured=s
authorized representative) has signed. For an absentee insured, enter
adjuster=s code number ONLY. The signature and date will be entered
AFTER the absentee has signed and returned the Production Worksheet.

> **NOTE:** Final indemnity inspections should be signed on the bottom
> line.

26\. **Insured=s Signature and Date:** Insured=s (or insured=s
authorized representative=s) signature and date. BEFORE obtaining
insured=s signature, REVIEW ALL ENTRIES on the Production Worksheet WITH
THE INSURED, particularly explaining codes, etc., which may not be
readily understood.

> **NOTE:** Final indemnity inspections should be signed on the bottom
> line.

27\. **Page Numbers:**

> **PRELIMINARY:** Page numbers -- "1," "2," etc., at the time of
> inspection.
>
> **FINAL:** Page numbers - (Example: Page 1 of 1, Page 1 of 2, Page 2
> of 2, etc.).

**FCIC-25550 (BLUEBERRY) 32 OCTOBER 2001**

PRODUCTION WORKSHEET

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<td><p>1 Crop/Code#</p>
<p>Blueberries</p></td>
<td rowspan="2"><p>2 Unit #</p>
<p>00100</p></td>
<td colspan="4"><p>3 Legal Description</p>
<p>SW1-96N-30W</p></td>
<td colspan="5" rowspan="5"><p><strong>(FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES
ONLY)</strong></p>
<p>7 Company___________<u>Any
Company</u>__________________________________</p>
<p>Agency_________________<u>Any
Agency</u>_____________________________</p></td>
<td colspan="5"><p>8 Name of Insured</p>
<p>I. M. Insured</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>0019</td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="3"><p>9 Claim #</p>
<p>XXXXXXXX</p></td>
<td colspan="2"><p>11 Crop Year</p>
<p>YYYY</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>4 Date of Damage</td>
<td>JUN 10</td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="5">10 Policy # XXXXXXX</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>5 Cause of Damage</td>
<td>Hail</td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td rowspan="2"><p>14 Date(s)</p>
<p>Notice of Loss</p></td>
<td rowspan="2"><p>1<sup>st</sup></p>
<p>MM/DD/YYYY</p></td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2">2<sup>n</sup></td>
<td rowspan="2"><p>Final</p>
<p>MM/DD/YYYY</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>6 Primary Cause %</td>
<td>100</td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>12 Additional Units</td>
<td>00200</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td rowspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="5" rowspan="2">15 Companion Policy(s)</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>13 Est. Prod. Per Acre</td>
<td>3500</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

# SECTION I -- ACREAGE APPRAISED, PRODUCTION AND ADJUSTMENTS

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<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="21"><h1 id="actuarial">ACTUARIAL</h1></td>
<td colspan="17"><h1 id="potential-yield">POTENTIAL YIELD</h1></td>
<td colspan="5"><h1 id="stage-guarantee">STAGE GUARANTEE</h1></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td rowspan="2"><h1 id="section"></h1>
<h1 id="a">A</h1></td>
<td rowspan="2">B</td>
<td colspan="4" rowspan="2">C</td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2">D</td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2">E</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2">F</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2">G</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2">H</td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2">I</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2">J</td>
<td colspan="2">K<sub>1</sub></td>
<td colspan="5" rowspan="2">L</td>
<td rowspan="2">M</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2">N</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2">O</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2">P</td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2">Q</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2">K<sub>2</sub></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td rowspan="2"><h1 id="field">Field</h1>
<p>ID</p></td>
<td rowspan="2"><p>Prelim</p>
<p>Acres</p></td>
<td colspan="4" rowspan="2"><p>Final</p>
<p>Acres</p></td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2"><p>Interest or</p>
<p>Share</p></td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2">Risk</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2">Practice</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2"><p>Type</p>
<p>Class</p>
<p>Variety</p></td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2">Stage</td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2"><p>Intended or</p>
<p>Final Use</p></td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2"><p>Appraised</p>
<p>Potential</p></td>
<td colspan="2">Moisture %</td>
<td colspan="5" rowspan="2"><p>Shell and/or</p>
<p>Quality Factor</p></td>
<td rowspan="2"><p>+ Uninsured</p>
<p>Cause</p></td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2"><p>Adjusted</p>
<p>Potential</p></td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2"><p>Total to Count</p>
<p>(C x N)</p></td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2"><p>Per</p>
<p>Acre</p></td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2"><p>Total</p>
<p>(C x P)</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2">Factor</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td><h1 id="a-1">A</h1></td>
<td rowspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="4" rowspan="2">5.0</td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2">1.000</td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2">A01</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2">002</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2">002</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2">UH</td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2">UH</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2"><mark>2587</mark></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="5" rowspan="2"></td>
<td rowspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2"><mark>2587</mark></td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2"><mark>12,935</mark></td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2">3,500</td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2">17,500</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td><h1 id="md">M/D</h1></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td><h1 id="b1">B1</h1></td>
<td rowspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="4" rowspan="2">9.0</td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2">1.000</td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2">A01</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2">002</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2">002</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2">H</td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2">H</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="5" rowspan="2"></td>
<td rowspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2">3,500</td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2"><mark>31,500</mark></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td><h1 id="section-1"></h1></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td><h1 id="b2">B2</h1></td>
<td rowspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="4" rowspan="2">1.0</td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2">1.000</td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2">A01</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2">002</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2">002</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2">P</td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2">WOC</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="5" rowspan="2"></td>
<td rowspan="2">3500</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2">3500</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2">3500</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2">3,500</td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2">3,500</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td><h1 id="md-1">M/D</h1></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2">16 TOTAL</td>
<td colspan="4">15.0</td>
<td colspan="29">17 TOTALS</td>
<td colspan="3"><mark>16,435</mark></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="2">52,500</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="43"><h1
id="narrative-if-more-space-is-needed-attach-a-special-report-acreage-determined-by-wheel-measurement-see-attached-special-report-for-measurements.-field-a-appraised-and-released.-field-b2-destroyed-without-consent.-value-of-sold-production-.48-per-lb.---.15-per-lb.-for-harvesting-.33-per-lb.">NARRATIVE
(If more space is needed, attach a Special Report) Acreage determined by
wheel measurement, see attached Special Report for measurements. Field A
appraised and released. Field B2 destroyed without consent. <mark>Value
of sold production $.48 per lb. - $.15 per lb. for harvesting = $.33 per
lb.</mark></h1></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="43"><h1 id="section-ii-harvested-production">SECTION II –
HARVESTED PRODUCTION</h1></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="14"><h1 id="date-harvest-completed">18 Date Harvest
Completed</h1>
<h1 id="mmddyyyy">MM/DD/YYYY</h1></td>
<td colspan="15"><h1
id="is-damage-similar-to-other-farms-in-the-area">Is damage similar to
other farms in the area?</h1>
<p>Yes No </p></td>
<td colspan="8"><h1 id="assignment-of-indemnity">Assignment of
Indemnity?</h1>
<blockquote>
<p>Yes No </p>
</blockquote></td>
<td colspan="6"><h1 id="transfer-of-right-to-indemnity">Transfer of
Right To Indemnity?</h1>
<blockquote>
<p>Yes No </p>
</blockquote></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="9"><h1 id="measurements">MEASUREMENTS</h1></td>
<td colspan="11"><h1 id="gross-production">GROSS PRODUCTION</h1></td>
<td colspan="23"><h1
id="adjustments-to-harvested-production">ADJUSTMENTS TO HARVESTED
PRODUCTION</h1></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>A<sub>1</sub></td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2">B</td>
<td rowspan="2">C</td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2">D</td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2">E</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2">F</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2">G</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2">H</td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2">I</td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2">J</td>
<td colspan="3">K<sub>1</sub></td>
<td colspan="3">L<sub>1</sub></td>
<td colspan="2">M<sub>1</sub></td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2">N</td>
<td rowspan="2">O</td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2">P</td>
<td colspan="3">Q<sub>1</sub></td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2">R</td>
<td rowspan="2">S</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>A<sub>2</sub></td>
<td colspan="3">K<sub>2</sub></td>
<td colspan="3">L<sub>2</sub></td>
<td colspan="2">M<sub>2</sub></td>
<td colspan="3">Q<sub>2</sub></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Share</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2"><p>Length</p>
<p>or</p>
<p>Diameter</p></td>
<td rowspan="2">Width</td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2">Depth</td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2"><p>Deduc-</p>
<p>tion</p></td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2"><p>Net Cubic</p>
<p>Feet</p></td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2"><p>Conver-</p>
<p>sion</p>
<p>Factor</p></td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2"><p>Gross</p>
<p>Prod.</p>
<p>(F x G)</p></td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2"><p>Bu. Ton</p>
<p>(Lbs.) Cwt.</p></td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2"><p>Shell/</p>
<p>Sugar</p>
<p>Factor</p></td>
<td colspan="3">FM%</td>
<td colspan="3">Moisture%</td>
<td colspan="2">Test Wt.</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2"><p>Adjusted</p>
<p>Production</p>
<p>(HorI) xJxK<sub>2</sub>xL<sub>2</sub>xM<sub>2</sub></p></td>
<td rowspan="2"><p>Prod. Not</p>
<p>To Count</p></td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2"><p>Production</p>
<p>(N – O)</p></td>
<td colspan="3">Value</td>
<td colspan="3">Quality</td>
<td>Production</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Field ID</td>
<td colspan="3">Factor</td>
<td colspan="3">Factor</td>
<td colspan="2">Factor</td>
<td colspan="3">Mkt. Price</td>
<td colspan="3"><p>Factor</p>
<p>(Q<sub>1</sub> ÷ Q<sub>2</sub>)</p></td>
<td><p>To Count</p>
<p>(P X R)</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td colspan="8" rowspan="2">Berry Processor, City, State</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2"><mark>33,000</mark></td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2"><mark>33,000</mark></td>
<td rowspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2"><mark>33,0000</mark></td>
<td colspan="3"><mark>.33</mark></td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2"><mark>.569</mark></td>
<td rowspan="2"><mark>18,777</mark></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="3"><mark>.58</mark></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2"></td>
<td rowspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2"></td>
<td rowspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2"></td>
<td rowspan="2"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="36" rowspan="3">I certify the information provided above,
to the best of my knowledge, to be true and complete and that it will be
used to determine my loss, if any, to my insured crops. I understand
that this Production Worksheet and supporting papers are subject to
audit and approval by the company. I understand that this crop insurance
is subsidized and reinsured by the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation,
an agency of the United States. I understand that any false or
inaccurate information may result in the sanctions outlined in my policy
and administrative, civil, and criminal sanctions under 18 U.S.C. §§
1006 and 1014, 7 U.S.C. § 1506, 31 U.S.C. §§ 3729 and 3730 and other
federal statues</td>
<td colspan="6">22 Section II Total</td>
<td><mark>18,777</mark></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="6">23 Section I Total</td>
<td><mark>16,435</mark></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="6">24 Unit Total</td>
<td><mark>35,212</mark></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="11">25 Adjuster’s Signature</td>
<td colspan="6">Code #</td>
<td colspan="6">Date</td>
<td colspan="13">26 Insured’s Signature</td>
<td colspan="4">Date</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="4">27 Page <u>_1__</u>of <u>_1__</u></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3">1<sup>st</sup> Inspection</td>
<td colspan="8">I. M. Adjuster</td>
<td colspan="6">12345</td>
<td colspan="6">MM/DD/YYYY</td>
<td colspan="4">1<sup>st</sup> Inspection</td>
<td colspan="9">I. M. Insured</td>
<td colspan="4">MM/DD/YYYY</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="3">2<sup>nd</sup> Inspection</td>
<td colspan="8"></td>
<td colspan="6"></td>
<td colspan="6"></td>
<td colspan="4">2<sup>nd</sup> Inspection</td>
<td colspan="9"></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3">Final Inspection</td>
<td colspan="8">I. M. Adjuster</td>
<td colspan="6">12345</td>
<td colspan="6">MM/DD/YYYY</td>
<td colspan="4">Final Inspection</td>
<td colspan="9">I. M. Insured</td>
<td colspan="4">MM/DD/YYYY</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

**OCTOBER 2001 33 FCIC-25550 (BLUEBERRY)**

**NOTES**

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**FCIC-25550 (BLUEBERRY) 34 OCTOBER 2001**

**9. REFERENCE MATERIAL**

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**TABLE A - MINIMUM REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLE REQUIREMENTS FOR**

> HAND HARVESTED HIGHBUSH AND RABBITEYE BLUEBERRIES

+--------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| **Acres in Field or Sub        | **Recommended Minimum**             |
| field**                        |                                     |
|                                | **Number of Samples\***             |
+--------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| 0.1 - 1.0                      | 2 Samples                           |
+--------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| 1.1 - 3.0                      | 3 Samples                           |
+--------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| 3.1 - 5.0                      | 4 Samples                           |
+--------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| 5.1 - 10.0                     | 5 Samples                           |
+--------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| 10.1 - 40.0                    | 6 Samples                           |
+--------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| 40.1 and greater               | 1 additional sample per 10.0 acres  |
+--------------------------------+-------------------------------------+

\* One sample equals four consecutive bushes. Samples should be chosen
from

> representative areas of the field or sub field.
>
> **[Supplemental Sample Size and Appraisal Information]{.mark}**
>
> []{.mark}

[A. Use of less than the "Recommended Minimum Number of Samples" is
authorized on a unit basis in the situations outlined below if the
bushes selected for sampling are representative of the field or sub
field (refer to section 4).]{.mark}

[]{.mark}

[1. The appraised production from at least 60 percent of the samples is
within 10 percent of the average appraisal for the samples. Sampling of
the remaining 40 percent is optional.]{.mark}

[]{.mark}

[**EXAMPLE:** Five samples are to be taken. The first 3 samples are
within 10 percent of the average appraisal as follows:]{.mark}

[]{.mark}

  ------------------ ------------------- ------------------ ---------------------
  **[Sample          **[Appraisal in     **[Average         **[Percent of Average
  Number]{.mark}**   Pounds]{.mark}**    Appraisal in       Appraisal]{.mark}**
                                         Pounds]{.mark}**   

  [1]{.mark}         [2000]{.mark}       [1900]{.mark}      [1.05]{.mark}

  [2]{.mark}         [1800]{.mark}       [1900]{.mark}      [.95]{.mark}

  [3]{.mark}         [1900]{.mark}       [1900]{.mark}      [1.00]{.mark}

  [Total]{.mark}     [5,700 lbs. ÷ 3                        
                     samples = 1900 lbs.                    
                     Average                                
                     Appraisal]{.mark}                      
  ------------------ ------------------- ------------------ ---------------------

[]{.mark}

[**NOTE:** If quality adjustment applies and the quality for the samples
is comparable, use of the remaining 2 samples is optional.]{.mark}

[]{.mark}

[2. The appraised production from at least 60 percent of the samples
indicates that the appraised production per acre will exceed the per
acre guarantee. Sampling of the remaining 40 percent is
optional.]{.mark}

**OCTOBER 2001 35 FCIC-25550 (BLUEBERRY)**

[**EXAMPLE:** A 10.0 acre field has a production guarantee per acre of
3,500 pounds. Five samples are to be taken. The appraisal for the first
3 samples averaged 3,800 pounds per acre which exceeds the 3,500 pound
per acre guarantee. Use of the remaining 2 samples is optional. Where
quality adjustment applies and the quality for the samples is
comparable, use of the remaining 2 samples is optional.]{.mark}

[]{.mark}

[**NOTE:** Follow the procedure in the LAM for "No Indemnity Due Claims"
or complete and sign a "Withdrawal of Claim" form, as
applicable.]{.mark}

[]{.mark}

[3. The appraised production from at least 60 percent of the samples
indicates there will be a "zero" value for production to count.]{.mark}

[]{.mark}

[**EXAMPLE:** Five samples are to be taken. The first 3 samples have
insurable damage resulting in a "zero" appraisal, the remaining 2
samples are optional. Where quality adjustment applies and the quality
for the samples is comparable, use of the remaining 2 samples is
optional.]{.mark}

[B. Pick, sample, and, if applicable, calculate the quality adjustment
percentage for production damaged by hail or freeze from each sample.
Record the results separately for each sample on the appraisal worksheet
(refer to section 5).]{.mark}

**TABLE B - MINIMUM REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLE REQUIREMENTS FOR**

> MACHINE HARVESTED HIGHBUSH AND RABBITEYE BLUEBERRIES

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| Harvest sample berries from the entire length of row in the field.    |
|                                                                       |
| Harvest a minimum 5 percent of the rows in the field for sampling.    |
| Calculate percentages and round decimals to the next highest whole    |
| number.                                                               |
|                                                                       |
| A minimum of 1 row per unit will be sampled.                          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

**EXAMPLES:** 20 rows in field times 5% = 1.0 or 1 sample row. 23 rows
in the field times 5% = 1.2 (round up to 2 sample rows).

**TABLE C - MINIMUM REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLE REQUIREMENTS FOR**

> **MAINE LOWBUSH BLUEBERRIES**

+-------------+---------------------------+---------------------------+
| **Acres in  | **Number of**             | **Samples Required**      |
| Field or**  |                           |                           |
|             | **Transects\***           |                           |
| **Sub       |                           |                           |
| field**     |                           |                           |
+-------------+---------------------------+---------------------------+
| 0.0 to 10.0 | 3                         | 6                         |
+-------------+---------------------------+---------------------------+
| 10.1 and    | Add 1 transect (2         |                           |
| above       | samples) for each         |                           |
|             | additional 5 acres (or    |                           |
|             | fraction thereof) in the  |                           |
|             | field or sub field        |                           |
+-------------+---------------------------+---------------------------+
| \*Take one  |                           |                           |
| sample (one |                           |                           |
| square      |                           |                           |
| meter) at   |                           |                           |
| the 100     |                           |                           |
| foot        |                           |                           |
| measurement |                           |                           |
| and a       |                           |                           |
| second      |                           |                           |
| sample at   |                           |                           |
| the 200     |                           |                           |
| foot        |                           |                           |
| measurement |                           |                           |
| of each     |                           |                           |
| transect,   |                           |                           |
| two samples |                           |                           |
| per         |                           |                           |
| transect.   |                           |                           |
+-------------+---------------------------+---------------------------+

> **FCIC-25550 (BLUEBERRY) 36 OCTOBER 2001**
>
> **TABLE D - NUMBER OF BUSHES PER ACRE**

<table>
<colgroup>
<col style="width: 4%" />
<col style="width: 4%" />
<col style="width: 9%" />
<col style="width: 9%" />
<col style="width: 9%" />
<col style="width: 9%" />
<col style="width: 9%" />
<col style="width: 9%" />
<col style="width: 9%" />
<col style="width: 9%" />
<col style="width: 9%" />
<col style="width: 9%" />
</colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="12"><strong>Distance Between Bushes (in feet)</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td rowspan="5"><blockquote>
<p><strong>Distance Between Rows (In feet)</strong></p>
</blockquote></td>
<td></td>
<td>1</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td><p>1</p>
<p>2</p>
<p>3</p>
<p>4</p>
<p>5</p></td>
<td><p>43560</p>
<p>21780</p>
<p>14520</p>
<p>10890</p>
<p>8712</p></td>
<td><p>21780</p>
<p>10890</p>
<p>7260</p>
<p>5445</p>
<p>4356</p></td>
<td><p>14520</p>
<p>7260</p>
<p>4840</p>
<p>3630</p>
<p>2904</p></td>
<td><p>10890</p>
<p>5445</p>
<p>3630</p>
<p>2723</p>
<p>2178</p></td>
<td><p>8712</p>
<p>4356</p>
<p>2904</p>
<p>2178</p>
<p>1742</p></td>
<td><p>7260</p>
<p>3630</p>
<p>2420</p>
<p>1815</p>
<p>1452</p></td>
<td><p>6223</p>
<p>3111</p>
<p>2074</p>
<p>1556</p>
<p>1245</p></td>
<td><p>5445</p>
<p>2726</p>
<p>1815</p>
<p>1361</p>
<p>1089</p></td>
<td><p>4840</p>
<p>2420</p>
<p>1613</p>
<p>1210</p>
<p>968</p></td>
<td><p>4356</p>
<p>2178</p>
<p>1452</p>
<p>1089</p>
<p>871</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td><p>6</p>
<p>7</p>
<p>8</p>
<p>9</p>
<p>10</p></td>
<td><p>7260</p>
<p>6223</p>
<p>5445</p>
<p>4840</p>
<p>4356</p></td>
<td><p>3630</p>
<p>3111</p>
<p>2723</p>
<p>2420</p>
<p>2178</p></td>
<td><p>2420</p>
<p>2074</p>
<p>1815</p>
<p>1613</p>
<p>1452</p></td>
<td><p>1815</p>
<p>1556</p>
<p>1361</p>
<p>1210</p>
<p>1089</p></td>
<td><p>1452</p>
<p>1245</p>
<p>1089</p>
<p>968</p>
<p>871</p></td>
<td><p>1210</p>
<p>1037</p>
<p>908</p>
<p>807</p>
<p>726</p></td>
<td><p>1037</p>
<p>889</p>
<p>778</p>
<p>691</p>
<p>622</p></td>
<td><p>908</p>
<p>778</p>
<p>681</p>
<p>605</p>
<p>545</p></td>
<td><p>807</p>
<p>691</p>
<p>605</p>
<p>538</p>
<p>484</p></td>
<td><p>726</p>
<p>622</p>
<p>545</p>
<p>484</p>
<p>436</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td><p>11</p>
<p>12</p>
<p>13</p>
<p>14</p>
<p>15</p></td>
<td><p>3960</p>
<p>3630</p>
<p>3350</p>
<p>3111</p>
<p>2904</p></td>
<td><p>1980</p>
<p>1815</p>
<p>1675</p>
<p>1556</p>
<p>1452</p></td>
<td><p>1320</p>
<p>1210</p>
<p>1117</p>
<p>1037</p>
<p>968</p></td>
<td><p>990</p>
<p>908</p>
<p>838</p>
<p>778</p>
<p>726</p></td>
<td><p>792</p>
<p>726</p>
<p>670</p>
<p>622</p>
<p>581</p></td>
<td><p>660</p>
<p>605</p>
<p>558</p>
<p>519</p>
<p>484</p></td>
<td><p>566</p>
<p>519</p>
<p>479</p>
<p>444</p>
<p>415</p></td>
<td><p>495</p>
<p>454</p>
<p>419</p>
<p>389</p>
<p>363</p></td>
<td><p>440</p>
<p>403</p>
<p>372</p>
<p>346</p>
<p>323</p></td>
<td><p>396</p>
<p>363</p>
<p>335</p>
<p>311</p>
<p>290</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td><p>16</p>
<p>17</p>
<p>18</p>
<p>19</p>
<p>20</p></td>
<td><p>2723</p>
<p>2562</p>
<p>2420</p>
<p>2293</p>
<p>2178</p></td>
<td><p>1361</p>
<p>1281</p>
<p>1210</p>
<p>1146</p>
<p>1089</p></td>
<td><p>908</p>
<p>854</p>
<p>807</p>
<p>764</p>
<p>726</p></td>
<td><p>681</p>
<p>641</p>
<p>605</p>
<p>573</p>
<p>545</p></td>
<td><p>545</p>
<p>512</p>
<p>484</p>
<p>459</p>
<p>436</p></td>
<td><p>454</p>
<p>427</p>
<p>403</p>
<p>382</p>
<p>363</p></td>
<td><p>389</p>
<p>366</p>
<p>346</p>
<p>328</p>
<p>311</p></td>
<td><p>340</p>
<p>320</p>
<p>303</p>
<p>287</p>
<p>272</p></td>
<td><p>303</p>
<p>285</p>
<p>269</p>
<p>255</p>
<p>242</p></td>
<td><p>272</p>
<p>256</p>
<p>242</p>
<p>229</p>
<p>218</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

**NOTE:** For spacing not shown on the chart, multiply the distance
between bushes (to the nearest tenth foot) times the distance between
rows (to the nearest tenth foot) and divide the result into 43,560
square feet (round to the nearest whole number).

**Example:** 6.5 ft. between bushes X 10 ft. between rows = 65 sq. ft.,
so: 43,560  65 = 670 bushes per acre.

**SEPTEMBER 2001 37 FCIC-25550 (BLUEBERRY)**

**NOTES**

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**FCIC-25550 (BLUEBERRY) 38 OCTOBER 2001**