Farming is always a bit of a gamble in Colorado. But the state’s farmers are able to hedge their bets on weather with science that includes herbicides, pesticides and genetically engineered crops. A new policy in Boulder County allows farmers leasing county open space to use chemicals and altered seeds so they can grow crops they can sell. That’s not sitting well with advocates who have spent the last decade pushing local leaders to ban pesticides and genetically adjusted crops. Colorado Sun reporter Michael Booth visited with Boulder County’s farmers, leaders and advocates to reveal an agricultural conundrum playing out on a national scale.

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Farming is always a bit of a gamble in Colorado. But the state&rsquo;s farmers are able to hedge their bets on weather with science that includes herbicides, pesticides and genetically engineered crops. A new policy in Boulder County allows farmers leasing county open space to use chemicals and altered seeds so they can grow crops they can sell. That&rsquo;s not sitting well with advocates who have spent the last decade pushing local leaders to ban pesticides and genetically adjusted crops. Colorado Sun reporter Michael Booth visited with Boulder County&rsquo;s farmers, leaders and advocates to reveal an agricultural conundrum playing out on a national scale.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we’re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at https://coloradosun.com/.

The Daily Sun-Up

Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we’re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at https://coloradosun.com/.

Our intro music is by Matt Skellenger Group: https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission 

Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we&rsquo;re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at <a href="https://coloradosun.com/">https://coloradosun.com/</a>.
Our intro music is by Matt Skellenger Group: <a href="https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission">https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission</a>&nbsp;