What can I do if I live near a farm that uses pesticides?

Pesticide drift, when chemicals drift onto your property on the wind or contaminate groundwater nearby, is a serious concern for many parents who live near farms. Unless it’s an organic farm, one can assume that pesticides are sprayed regularly. If you live near a farm or even a home that sprays pesticides, there are ways you can protect yourself.

Since the main focus of our Health e House site is the home, we don't have a lot of information on agricultural uses of pesticides and how that affects neighboring residents. You can contact one of the national anti-pesticide organizations, such as Beyond Pesticides, NCAP, Pesticide Education Center, or PANNA.