BONUS: Are less-thirsty crops a solution to Colorado’s growing water problems?

BONUS: Are less-thirsty crops a solution to Colorado’s growing water problems?

July 11, 2026 · 22 min

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This episode explores the potential of less-thirsty crops as a solution to Colorado's water issues, focusing on adaptable farmers.

Introducing our new podcast, Can Colorado Do More With Less Water?  Join The Colorado Sun to explore what may or may not be possible in creating water solutions across the state. In this episode we focus on Colorado’s resilient, adaptable farmers who can raise just about anything and use less water doing it. But will enough people buy what they produce? Learn more: https://coloradosun.com/more-with-less-water-series/ Music:  namebackwards.live/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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