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

On March 23, 2018, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Omnibus Bill), was signed into law. Title XI of the Omnibus Bill, called the “Fair Agricultural Reporting Method Act” or “FARM Act” exempts the reporting of “air emissions from animal waste at a farm” under CERCLA. When the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals issues its mandate vacating the 2008 final rule (expected as soon as May 1, 2018), farms will remain exempt from the CERCLA reporting requirements as a result of the Omnibus Bill.

News and Alerts

April 13, 2018: Upcoming Environmental Modeling in Ground Water Public Meeting
April 13, 2018: New Agreement Supports Training for Healthcare Providers on Pesticide-Related Health Conditions
April 12, 2018: Comment Period for Draft Label Revisions on Respirators Extended
Read more in the Agriculture Newsroom.