Don’t lose your resources due to a disaster, count on our Colorado Business Insurance for protection!
1/18/2012 12:00:00 AM
Does your job have you outside all day? If you work with the land or other aspects of the earth, then the unpredictable is much more common due to the weather. What if your farm suffered from a drought or heavy rain? There are many stresses of working outside, but by having the proper protection, you can learn to find peace of mind.
According to The Denver Post, the overpumping from aquifers has made water scarce, which may force 80,000 irrigated acres out of production soon. However, with snow being present on the land, this could send water down Culebra Creek and into the farm land boundaries, allowing growth of hay for cows and quenching the thirst of the trees. The ancient Moorish water-sharing methods in southern Colorado ensure that even in dry years, small family farmers survive.
But this year is different. Survival is not ensured across the broader San Luis Valley, where leaders in the area are bracing for a major economic hit. "Agriculture alone cannot sustain the economy of the San Luis Valley," Colorado agriculture commissioner John Salazar said.
The commercial agriculture in the valley is large-scale and competitive, and relies on center-pivot irrigation devices that pump heavily from underground aquifers. The pumping has exhausted aquifers by more than 1 million acre-feet since 1976 and now is affecting surface streams.
Center-pivot farmers must activate a plan by May to reduce the water pulled from the aquifer by about 30,000 acre-feet a year. "They've got to start to restore it," state engineer Dick Wolfe said. To avoid state shutdowns of wells, commercial farmers propose to pay to pump or purchase new surface-water rights to offset pumping from aquifers.
"These communities, and no doubt other communities around the world, are coming to the realization that business as usual has to change," said Mike Gibson, manager of the San Luis Valley Water Conservancy District. Many local residents believe now is the time for commercial farms "to pay for the impacts they are causing to the river," said Steve Vandiver, manager of the Rio Grande Water Conservation District.
At Nancy Bond Insurance Services, we believe that all business owners must adapt to the changing world. Whether this means adapting to demands or altering strategies or even strengthening communication, you must focus on the needs of your customers and how this can result in profit. However, what if your investment took a large hit from an accident, would you be able to survive? Rather than questioning your future, keep it stable with our Colorado business insurance!
We work hard and do everything we can to make sure your business will succeed. There are many factors to consider when building this type of policy, including the unique risks your company faces. With so much to decide, we can guide you through our coverage options, including workers compensation, commercial property, liability, and more. With our Colorado business insurance, you can focus on the important aspects of building a business rather than stressing about the unpredictable!
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According to The Denver Post, the overpumping from aquifers has made water scarce, which may force 80,000 irrigated acres out of production soon. However, with snow being present on the land, this could send water down Culebra Creek and into the farm land boundaries, allowing growth of hay for cows and quenching the thirst of the trees. The ancient Moorish water-sharing methods in southern Colorado ensure that even in dry years, small family farmers survive.
But this year is different. Survival is not ensured across the broader San Luis Valley, where leaders in the area are bracing for a major economic hit. "Agriculture alone cannot sustain the economy of the San Luis Valley," Colorado agriculture commissioner John Salazar said.
The commercial agriculture in the valley is large-scale and competitive, and relies on center-pivot irrigation devices that pump heavily from underground aquifers. The pumping has exhausted aquifers by more than 1 million acre-feet since 1976 and now is affecting surface streams.
Center-pivot farmers must activate a plan by May to reduce the water pulled from the aquifer by about 30,000 acre-feet a year. "They've got to start to restore it," state engineer Dick Wolfe said. To avoid state shutdowns of wells, commercial farmers propose to pay to pump or purchase new surface-water rights to offset pumping from aquifers.
"These communities, and no doubt other communities around the world, are coming to the realization that business as usual has to change," said Mike Gibson, manager of the San Luis Valley Water Conservancy District. Many local residents believe now is the time for commercial farms "to pay for the impacts they are causing to the river," said Steve Vandiver, manager of the Rio Grande Water Conservation District.
At Nancy Bond Insurance Services, we believe that all business owners must adapt to the changing world. Whether this means adapting to demands or altering strategies or even strengthening communication, you must focus on the needs of your customers and how this can result in profit. However, what if your investment took a large hit from an accident, would you be able to survive? Rather than questioning your future, keep it stable with our Colorado business insurance!
We work hard and do everything we can to make sure your business will succeed. There are many factors to consider when building this type of policy, including the unique risks your company faces. With so much to decide, we can guide you through our coverage options, including workers compensation, commercial property, liability, and more. With our Colorado business insurance, you can focus on the important aspects of building a business rather than stressing about the unpredictable!
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