PFAS in Agricultural Operations
Webinar Details
When:
Feb 19, 2021 2:30 pm US/Eastern
Length: 01:00 (hh:mm)
Advance Registration NOT required.
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Presenter(s):
- Dr. Linda Lee, Professor of Agronomy, Purdue University
- Ned Beecher, Special Projects Manager, North East Biosolids and Residuals Association (NEBRA)
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This webinar will be presented jointly with NRCS and the Livestock and Poultry Environmental Learning Community (LPELC).
Join us as we discuss PFAS and its potential effects on agricultural production.
Even though we may not realize it, use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a part of our everyday lives. These “forever” chemicals make up a family of over 4,000 human made compounds which have many beneficial properties such as repelling water, resisting heat and reducing friction. Since these chemicals are so persistent in the environment, they tend to accumulate over time. They can be found virtually everywhere from drinking water to plants and animals. The first PFAS webinar focused on its impacts on water and provided an overview of a few of the treatment options. This session will address PFAS in biosolids, soils, and manures. Biosolids have been land applied for decades and manures for centuries. Both have provided valuable nutrients for crop production and organics to help build soil tilth. Discussion will be centered around the potential impacts PFAS can have on agricultural production.
Photo courtesy of North East Biosolids and Residuals Association.”
This webinar is presented by USDA NRCS Science and Technology. Contact Jennifer Ryan, Science & Technology Training Library content manager, for more information about this webinar.
Audio is Computer Broadcast only | Live captions
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