Provide general pilot authorities to RMA and require RMA to contract with outside parties for this work. Specifies authority to conduct pilot programs for insurance on a regional, state, or nationwide basis. Provides expedited consideration for low-risk pilots and limits pilots to 3 years in duration. Continues existing revenue pilots. Extends and expands the existing Dairy Options Pilot Program until 2004.
Funding is provided from sec.
No similar provision. Education and research Sec. Requires the Corporation to establish education and research programs in states where participation is historically low and where the Secretary determines the state is underserved. Education may include an insurance provider recruitment program. Funding is provided from sec.