; and (ii) provides any recommendations with respect to those results. (25) Local foods (A) In general (i) Research and development The Corporation shall carry out research and development, or offer to enter into 1 or more contracts with 1 or more qualified persons to carry out research and development, regarding a policy to insure production— (I) of floriculture, fruits, vegetables, poultry, livestock, or the products of floriculture, fruits, vegetables, poultry, or livestock; and (II) that is targeted toward local consumers and markets. (ii) Availability of policy or plan of insurance Notwithstanding the last sentence of section 508(a)(1) and section 508(a)(2), the Corporation shall make a policy described in clause (i) available if the requirements of section 508(h) are met. (B) Research and development described Research and development described in subparagraph (A)(i) shall evaluate the effectiveness of policies for production targeted toward local consumers and markets, including policies that— (i) consider small-scale production in various areas, including urban, suburban, and rural areas; (ii) consider a variety of marketing strategies, including— (I) direct-to-consumer marketing; (II) farmers markets; (III) farm-to-institution marketing; and (IV) marketing through community supported agriculture; (iii) allow for production in soil and in alternative systems, such as vertical systems, greenhouses, rooftops, or hydroponic systems; (iv) consider the price premium when accounting for production or revenue losses; (v) consider whether to provide coverage— (I) for various types of production under 1 policy; and (II) for 1 species or type of plant per policy