Becky Worley, Marketing • March 23, 2020

COVID-19

The past several years in agriculture have been challenging with a variety of factors including weather related events, uncertainty in the market, trade conflicts, and more. 2020 is proving to be no exception to this trend with the introduction of the COVID-19 virus bringing about unprecedented uncertainty. Agriculture is an essential industry that needs to continue regardless of ‘stay at home” orders that are being established by governors across our great country. We literally feed America and no matter what obstacles get in our way, we find the resolve to not only continue, but thrive. The strength of those who work in agriculture leads me to a great quote that I read recently. “It takes the same amount of energy to worry as it does to pray. One leads to peace, the other leads to panic.” (David Jeremiah, “Facing Coronavirus”)

 

Agriculture isn’t just an industry; it is a way of life and we will continue to go on and personify the American spirit. So, be smart, wash your hands, take necessary precautions to stay safe, and continue to be the heroes you are day in and day out. 


NACHURS has been there through the ups and downs for over 70 years and actively implementing our plan to continue to provide quality chemical products while protecting the health and safety of our employees and customers. Utilizing our 7 plants that are strategically placed throughout the U.S. and Canada, we will make every effort to continue to deliver products to our valued customers in a timely fashion. All office administration staff will be working from home to help protect our essential staff working at our plants. Please follow our website at www.nachurs-alpine.com for further updates.



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