Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent in the environment and in humans. While agriculture is not the source of PFAS, feed and animal production are potential transfer points. This webinar shares experiences from Maine, where PFAS was detected in soil, feed, milk, and meat and initiated a multi-pronged response and remediation approach from multiple agencies, on multiple farms. Our speakers will share the important distinctions between PFAS chemicals, short- and long-term ramifications for local farms, and remediation techniques – both implementation and research scale. This presentation was originally broadcast on December 13, 2024.
If you have difficulties, please see our webinar troubleshooting page. If you need to download a copy of a segment, submit a request. The embedded videos can be viewed full screen by clicking on the icon in the lower right corner.
PFAS Dairy Research at the University of Maine
Glenda Pereira, University of Maine (11:18)
Presentation Slides
Responding to PFAS on Dairy Farms in Maine
Rick Kersbergen, Maine Department of Ag, Conservation, and Forestry (20:50)
Presentation Slides
Composting to Manage PFAS Contamination in Livestock
Mark King, Maine Department of Enviromental Protection’s Materials Management Division (15:42)
Presentation Slides
Continuing PFAS Research at the University of Maine
Glenda Pereira, University of Maine (02:30)
Questions from the Audience
All presenters (13:05)
More Information
Continuing Education Units
Certified Crop Advisers (CCA, CPAg, or CPSS)
View the archive and take the quiz (not available yet). Visit the CCA continuing education page for additional CEU opportunities.
American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists (ARPAS)
View the archive and report your attendance to ARPAS via their website. Visit the ARPAS continuing education page for additional CEU opportunities.