Agriculture

EPA is committed to a strong partnership with the agriculture community to assist in fulfilling our mission of protecting human health and the environment. Learn about EPA's National Agriculture Center.

Programs, Practices, and Topics of Interest

Links to information of interest to farming and ranching operations, including:

Regulatory Requirements

Information regarding laws and regulations relevant to the agriculture community.

Agriculture Related Resources

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Links to federal, state, and local agencies that provide compliance assistance and support services to the agricultural community.

Federal, State and Local Resources

Partnerships and Success Stories

Links to EPA's partnership programs and success stories related to the agriculture community.

CERCLA and EPCRA Air Emissions from Agriculture

Due to legislative changes in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Omnibus Bill), “air emissions from animal waste at a farm” are exempt from reporting under CERCLA. On May 2, 2018, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals issued its mandate vacating the 2008 final rule. However, farms will remain exempt from the CERCLA reporting requirements as a result of the FARM Act. Additionally, these types of releases do not need to be reported under EPCRA. More information.

News and Alerts

June 15, 2018: Administrator Pruitt Wraps Up Week-Long Heartland Tour
June 14, 2018: EPA Announces the Availability of Worker Protection Training Materials
June 13, 2018: University of Arizona receives grant to create Santa Cruz County’s first compost center
Read more in the Agriculture Newsroom.