TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING PROGRAMS Washington Marriott at Metro Center 775 12th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20005
DAY 1 – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2017 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. GRAND BALLROOM SALON E
Effects of Improper Disposal of Agricultural Waste on the Environment Nneora Ezeanya Megan Barnes Chukwuemelie Onwubuya Ja’Pa Lockhart Allen University
Oluwole Ariyo, Ph.D. Allen University
Agricultural wastes are substances that emanate from horticultural practices and are intended to be discarded. They produce harmful effects that are hazardous to human health, contaminate water bodies surrounding the area, and contaminate the atmosphere. Improper disposal of agricultural wastes can cause acute and chronic effects on the ecosystem by dispersing foreign bodies (toxins) into the water and soil. This workshop will engage and train farmers, community leaders, and agriculturists how to mitigate the effects of runoff and pesticide poisoning.
Enhancing Communities Through Capacity Building and Technical Assistance
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