PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • May 25, 2023
The level of cognitive and emotional strain that PFAS contamination places on farming communities should not be underestimated, especially since farmers and farmworkers already experience high levels of stress. Stress in agricultural communities can lead to poor decision making, higher risk of physical injury on farms and farmer attrition. In fact, farmers face higher suicide risk than most occupations. Healthy farmers and farmworkers are crucial for healthy food systems and healthy communities.