The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has awarded $3 million in PFAS Fund grants to seven research projects aimed at helping farmers manage contaminated agricultural land. These studies will explore PFAS detection, plant and animal uptake, soil remediation, and exposure prevention strategies. The funding is part of a broader $60 million state initiative to support affected farms, protect public health, and develop science-based solutions to PFAS contamination caused by past use of sludge-based fertilizers.

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