Hand Weeding Variance Program

The Hand Weeding Variance Program was established by SB21-087 in response to improving agricultural worker health. Through this program, agriculture employers may apply for a variance certificate to allow the workers they employ to hand weed more than 20% of a worker’s weekly work time. This page provides program information and a link for agricultural employers to apply for a variance certificate.  

You can read the Summary of New Hand Weeding Requirements here. 

Duane Sinning
Hand Weeding Variance Program Manager
duane.sinning@state.co.us