Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources
The Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources (BANR) is a program of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine focused on agriculture, forestry, fisheries, wildlife, and the use of land, water, and other natural resources.
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PFAS in Agricultural Systems: Guidance for Conservation Programs at USDA
Consensus Study Report
·2026
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, are widespread, persistent chemicals that can move through soils, water, crops, livestock, and food systems. Agricultural lands may receive PFAS through pathways such as organic soil amendments, irrigation water, atmospheric deposition, or off-site...
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