Quote Originally Posted by buffalobo View Post
Crop insurance programs back in the 50's when dad chose not to become farmer were not really viable and much more expensive. Most farmers did not participate and were still exposed to the risks of nature.

In early 80's .gov changed program with greater subsidies to make it more viable and increase participation.

Only one branch or our family still farms full time and could not do so profitably if not for crop subsidies and subsidized insurance.


I've wondered if you were actively farming; it seems that sod farms are big around Hoyt. It's interesting to hear about your background around Delta/Cedaredge. Before I began making wines we would buy wine by the case from Surface Creek. Over the years since I've regularly bought grapes from a vineyard on Cedar Mesa to make some outstanding Gewurztraminer.

We had federal crop insurance but didn't buy private. It didn't pay much but it would usually cover our chemical bill for the year.