EPA deregulation could shift the responsibility of clean water onto farmers and producers

The ag sector is keeping a close eye on EPA rollbacks and deregulation of a number of policies, including clean water management.

Many are now speculating if potential shifts might put more responsibilities on farmers.

Water and sustainability expert, Rich Razgaitis spoke with RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender on what producers need to keep in mind, rolled-back water protections, and common chemicals that farmers should be concerned about.

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