Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are steadily emerging as a hazard to farmers and ranchers.  Federal agencies should work with state departments of agriculture to support farmers in managing risk and keep agricultural operations safely productive and economically viable.

The PFAS and Agriculture Policy Workgroup released the nation’s first comprehensive set of federal recommendations to address PFAS contamination of agricultural land. The workgroup led by American Farmland Trust and 16 farmer, commodity, conservation, research and health groups, as well as state departments of agriculture and NASDA, contributed to the recommendations.