Vegetative filter strips (VFS) and related conservation practices are widely used by producers to mitigate runoff and erosion from production areas. VFS effectiveness for mitigating nutrient runoff and soil erosion is well-established. A growing body of literature has shown that VFS are also effective at mitigating pesticide runoff. Currently the contribution of VFS are not considered in the standard pesticide exposure assessment scenarios utilized by US EPA. This workshop was designed to bring together experts to explore the state-of-the-knowledge with respect to function, benefits, modelling tools to simulate VFS at a field and watershed scale. Availability of data on the use and management of VFS in conservation programs was explored. Furthermore, information on the economic and agronomic realities of using VFS under different cropping practices were examined. Results of the four workshop teams will be provided. This workshop was organized under the auspices of a new Center of Excellence for Regulatory Science in Agriculture (CERSA) which was recently established at NC State. The work of CERSA is focused on three inter-connected pillars of education, research and engagement. This workshop was a continuation of previous of multi-stakeholder engagement events to advance the field of regulatory science and to enhance collaboration among academic, government and industry sectors.

Results of a multi-stakeholder workshop on incorporating the benefits of vegetative filter strips into aquatic risk assessment and risk management of pesticides

2019 Fall National Meeting

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