On the Ground with Initiatives Responding to PFAS
Researchers and advocates around the world are looking for ways to help address the PFAS problem. Here is a quick look at some of these projects in their various stages of development.
Why Maine is Taking the Feds to Court Over Sludge
Maine was the first state in the nation to ban the use of sludge as a fertilizer. Now, the Maine Organic Farmers And Gardeners Association plans to take the EPA to court over farmland lost to forever chemical contamination.
Extreme heat is one of the most dangerous factors for farmworkers during the hot summer months. We need to act now to protect these workers and our food supply.
The PFAS Problem: Demystifying “Forever Chemicals”
In this series, we breakdown PFAS - the "forever chemicals" that are are simultaneously everywhere, toxic, and largely unregulated and help you understand what can do to protect yourself.
Asked & Answered: PFAS Q&A with Kyla Bennett
PFAS expert Kyla Bennett answers Modern Farmer reader questions about forever chemicals.
Farmers Face a Mental Health Crisis. Talking to Others in the Industry Can Help
As the stigma around mental health in agriculture lessens, farmers and advocates are learning how to create an ecosystem of support for one another.
How do you know if your products are PFAS-free or not? Here’s our expert-informed guide.
Of the thousands of "forever chemicals" out there, the Environmental Protection Agency just passed a drinking water standard for a small handful of them. Here’s what it means for you.
Biogas From Mega-Dairies Is a Problem, Not a Solution
Manure biogas production has been touted as an environmental remedy to methane emissions from animal agriculture. But researchers, advocates and community members want you to know what’s really going on—and what you can do about it.
