The Penn State Extension will hold another in its Ag Water Webinar Series on February 24 on PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' 101 for Farmers from Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Discover the essentials of per- and poly-fluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) in this insightful webinar.

Often referred to as "forever chemicals," PFAS are contaminants of emerging concern with significant implications for the environment and agricultural systems.

Explore how these substances travel through the environment, their impact on farms, and the challenges they pose to human health.

Gain a deeper understanding of current strategies to address contamination and protect your community.

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and proactive about one of today’s pressing environmental issues.

Who is this for?

-- Farmers

-- Agricultural Landowners

-- Agricultural Conservation Professionals

-- Anyone interested in agricultural water quality

What will you learn?

-- What PFAS are

-- How they enter the environment and agricultural systems

-- Implications for human health and farming practices

-- Management options

Click Here to register and for more information.

Visit the Penn State Extension website to learn more about many other educational opportunities.

Resource Link:

-- EPA Releases Draft Risk Assessment Saying Land Application Of Biosolids With PFOA And PFOS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Can Be A Human Health Risk; Jan. 15 Webinar  [PaEN]

Upcoming Extension Events

January 16-- Penn State Extension Webinar On Forest Carbon Markets And Payment Programs Expert Panel. 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

January 21-- Penn State Extension Hosts Webinar On Private Water Supply Education, Offers Free Well Water Testing. 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

January 22-- Penn State Extension Center For Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training Webinar On Safeguarding Private Drinking Water Sources.  Noon to 1:00 p.m.

January 22-- Penn State Extension Woods In Your Backyard Series (Part 2 of 9) - The Importance Of Woods To Healthy Watersheds. 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

January 22-- Penn State Extension Webinar: How Invasive Plants Drive An Insect Invasion,  8:00 top 9:15 a.m.

January 28--  Penn State Extension Conservation Cornerstone Webinar On Climate-Smart Ag Project (CARAT).  830 to 9:30.

January 29-- Penn State Extension Woods In Your Backyard Series (Part 3 of 9) - Trees and Shrubs For Different Sites And Objectives. 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

January 29-- Penn State Extension Webinar On Ice Melter Impacts And Reduction Strategy .  Noon to 1:00 p.m.

February 5-- Penn State Extension Woods In Your Backyard Series (Part 4 of 9) - Forest Ecology and Woodlot Management Techniques. 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

February 10-- Penn State Extension Hosts Webinar On Nitrogen - Crop Nutrient And Water Pollutant. Noon to 1:00 p.m.

February 11--  Penn State Extension (6 of 10) Pennsylvania Forests Webinar Seminar Series - Tree Communication.  Noon and 7:00 p.m.

February 12-- Penn State Extension Woods In Your Backyard Series (Part 5 of 9) - Providing and Enhancing Wildlife Habitat. 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

February 19-- Penn State Extension Woods In Your Backyard Series (Part 6 of 9)  - Identifying and Controlling Invasive Plants In Small Woodlots. 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

February 24-- Penn State Extension Ag Water Webinar Series: PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' 101 For Farmers. Noon to 1:00 p.m.

February 26-- Penn State Extension Woods In Your Backyard Series (Part 7 of 9)  - Healthy Woods - Common Insects and Diseases. 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

March 3-- Penn State Extension Ag Water Series Webinar: Practices To Mitigate Flooding & Drought.  Noon to 1:00 p.m.

March 4-- Penn State Extension Webinar On Residential Stormwater Solutions - Rainwater Catchment Systems. Noon to 1:00 p.m.

March 5-- Penn State Extension Woods In Your Backyard Series (Part 8 of 9)  - Converting Lawns to Natural Areas (Meadows and Woods). 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

March 10-- Penn State Extension Ag Water Series Webinar: Tile Drainage In Pennsylvania. Noon to 1:00 p.m.

March 11-- Penn State Extension (7 of 10) Pennsylvania Forests Webinar Seminar Series - Hazard Tree Analysis.  Noon and 7:00 p.m.

March 12-- Penn State Extension Woods In Your Backyard Series (Part 9 of 9)  - Putting Your Knowledge To Work - What’s Your Plan?  Map it Out. 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

March 17-- Penn State Extension Ag Water Series Webinar: Where Does Water Go?  Watersheds & Mapping. Noon to 1:00 p.m.

March 19-- Penn State Extension Pond Management Series (1 of 4). Noon to 1:00 p.m.

March 24-- Penn State Extension Ag Water Series Webinar: Countywide Clean Water Plans - Beyond 2025. Noon to 1:00 p.m.

March 26-- Penn State Extension Pond Management Series (2 of 4). Noon to 1:00 p.m.

April 2-- Penn State Extension Pond Management Series (3 of 4). Noon to 1:00 p.m.

April 8--  Penn State Extension (8 of 10) Pennsylvania Forests Webinar Seminar Series - Forest Resilience Scorecard for PA.  Noon and 7:00 p.m.

April 9-- Penn State Extension Pond Management Series (4 of 4). Noon to 1:00 p.m.

May 13-- Penn State Extension (9 of 10) Pennsylvania Forests Webinar Seminar Series - Tree Nuts in Pennsylvania.  Noon and 7:00 p.m.

June 10-- Penn State Extension (10 of 10) Pennsylvania Forests Webinar Seminar Series - The Use of Slash Walls to Exclude Deer and Regenerate Native Forest Tree Species.  Noon and 7:00 p.m. 

[Posted: January 14, 2025]

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