US (AZ): Pima County delays Monsanto greenhouse

The Pima County Board of Supervisors is making agriculture-technology company Monsanto wait until next year before signing off on tax incentives to bring a new operation to the Tucson area.

Monsanto plans to build a seven-acre greenhouse near Marana. But the company is waiting on a letter of approval from the county to break ground.

At Tuesday’s board meeting many people spoke out about the potential health impact of Monsanto's plan to use genetically modified seeds. Rep. Richard Elías represents the county’s 5th District and shared those same concerns.

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