Maine awards $3 million for research to mitigate PFAS impact on farms

Maine has awarded another $3 million for research into perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, otherwise known as PFAS, aimed at supporting farmers affected by contamination from the so-called “forever chemicals.”

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry on Friday announced the second round of awards from the PFAS Fund to research projects studying the agricultural impacts of the contamination.

“These new grants expand and accelerate agricultural PFAS research,” said Commissioner Amanda Beal in a statement. …