Perceptions of Risk Associated with Use of Farm chemicals: Implications for Conservation Initiatives

摘要

Data were collected form 245 farmers within The Darby Creek hydrologic unit in central Ohio To Assess Perceptions of risk associated with use of farm chemicals. Farmers were asked to evaluate the level of risk associated With use of agricultural chemicals for water quality, food Safety, food quality, health of applicator, health of farm Animals, wildlife, beneficial plants, beneficial insects, and Human health. Study findings revealed that respondents Perceived use of farm chemicals posed little or no threat to Any of the assessed items.