MSU Extension offers PFAS in Agriculture Webinar Series during MSU’s PFAS Awareness Week
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EmailA series of four webinars on PFAS in agriculture will be offered at no cost in March 2026.
PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals,” have been detected in agricultural lands from a variety of sources, including biosolids applied as fertilizer, other contaminated soil amendments (paper pulp, tannery waste), contaminated irrigation or drinking water, atmospheric deposition and/or pesticides. Because of the direct link to our food supply, PFAS contamination in agriculture is of great concern.
A webinar series offered by Michigan State University (MSU) Extension will provide research-backed insights and real-world applications on PFAS in agriculture. Topics will include an introduction to PFAS chemicals in agriculture, research in crops, produce and livestock, biosolids and septage, human health concerns, food safety standards, state and federal regulations, and mitigation strategies. Speakers will include Faith Cullens-Nobis, an educator with MSU Extension; Katie King, a PFAS outreach specialist with MSU’s Center for PFAS Research; and Marcus Wasilevich, deputy chief science officer with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Two of these webinars will be offered during the MSU Center for PFAS Research’s first PFAS Awareness Week, which takes place from March 16-20, 2026. In addition to these webinars, several other PFAS-related events will be offered at no cost to students, community members or anyone interested in learning more about PFAS. These events include an outreach booth with informational handouts as well as a “PFAS Basics” webinar covering introductory information about PFAS in our environment (beyond just looking at PFAS in agriculture) and a movie premiere of the film “Dark Waters.” This film is about a corporate defense attorney who takes on an environmental lawsuit against a chemical company that exposes a lengthy history of pollution. View more information about these events.
The free webinar series will be offered:
- Tuesday, March 17 – Introduction to PFAS in Agriculture
- Thursday, March 19 – PFAS in Crops
- Tuesday, March 24 – PFAS in Livestock
- Thursday, March 26 – PFAS in Biosolids and Septage
Register for the PFAS in Agriculture Webinar Series.
The webinars will be recorded and available at a later date for viewing.
