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

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