Whether your biggest concern is your farm or your family, an Atlanta workshop April 12-13 will address environmental concerns of interest to you.
Key topics include:
- Ways to ensure that your well water is safe.
- How to care for your septic system.
- Safe ways to handle pesticides and fertilizers.
Farm*A*Syst/Home*A*Syst concepts and materials will be the focus of the workshop. The Farm*A*Syst/Home*A*Syst program is an interagency partnership. It provides farmers and homeowners information and a voluntary means to manage their farms or homes to prevent pollution and ensure their families' well-being.
The workshop will be at the Federal Building at 61 Forsyth St., SW, in Atlanta. It's free, but you must pre-register to attend.
To register, or for more information, contact Lisa Ann McKinley at (404) 562-9403. Or e-mail mckinley.lisa@epa.gov.
Published on 03/01/00
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