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By Ken Sansone and Valentina Marastoni-Bieser, SL Environmental Law Firm Farmers, the backbone of our food supply, could be facing an invisible enemy that lurks in their soil and water: PFAS, the so-called “forever chemicals.” These harmful substances, once used in a wide range of products, have made their way into farms across the United States, affecting crops, livestock, and water supplies.
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