Avoiding Pesticide Drift Impacts on Organic Farms
Content Source: Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF)

Resource Explained
This guidebook explains the causes and risks of pesticide drift, which occurs when pesticide droplets, dust, or vapor move away from the intended application site and affect nearby areas. It describes how drift can threaten organic farms, and provides strategies to prevent and respond to drift, including communication with neighboring farms, establishing buffer zones, and reporting drift incidents to agricultural authorities.
Region
Midwest, Northeast/Mid-Atlantic, Northwest, Plains, Southeast, West/Southwest
Topic
Weed Management, Insect/Pest Management, Business and Marketing
Year Published
2017



