Reshaping Kern County's Agricultural Approach to Pesticides and Health

Kern County ranks as the top agriculture-producing county in California and is second in its reliance on pesticides. Extensive research has shown that regular, long-term exposure to pesticides has serious impacts on people and the environment. Unfortunately, due to frequent pesticide exposure, many of the County’s low-income residents are paying the price with their health outcomes. This report explores how the County can minimize the risk of human pesticide exposure by examining the County’s regulatory practices.