Herbicides are a type of pesticide that is often used to control or kill plants, weeds, or grasses

Herbicides are a type of pesticide that is often used to control or kill plants, weeds, or grasses

Herbicides are a type of pesticide that is often used to control or kill plants, weeds, or grasses. The most common pesticide used by farmers is an herbicide. Glyphosate is an herbicide is used by everyday people around the nation to control unwanted lawn vegetation and has garnered much attention in recent years. According to the EPA, “there are no risks of concern to human health when glyphosate is used in accordance with its current label. EPA also found that glyphosate is unlikely to be a human carcinogen” (Environmental Protection Agency, 2022). As a public health practitioner, you have been selected to lead a conversation that answers the following questions posed by a community in which 65% of land usage is associated with farming and other agricultural practices. In a 5-minute PowerPoint presentation with clear explanations, please respond to the following questions found below. It may be helpful to write out quick notes associated with each question to guide your PowerPoint responses.

  • Weigh some of the risk-benefit issues in the application of herbicides. Please discuss, in detail, at least one specific herbicide other than the ones already discussed.
  • With respect to farming and other agricultural practices, do you think it is beneficial for the community to continue with herbicide usage on 65% of its land area? Why or why not?
  • Based on your answers above, how would find a zone of agreement (i.e., negotiate) with community members who have differing points of view concerning the usage of view concerning the usage of herbicides?

REFERENCES:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2018, April 4). Facts about paraquat. https://emergency.cdc.gov/agent/paraquat/basics/facts.aspEnvironmental Protection Agency. (2022, March 10). Glyphosate. https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/glyphosate

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

  • Weighed the risk-benefit issues in the application of herbicides.
  • Discussed benefits associated with continued herbicide usage on 65% of land area dedicated to farming and other agricultural uses.
  • Described how zone of agreement (i.e., negotiate) with community members who have differing points of view concerning the usage of view concerning the usage of herbicides would be reached.
  • Referenced supporting literature and information provided by credible resources.
  • Utilized appropriate writing mechanics (spelling, grammar, APA citation style) and information literacy.

SUBMISSION DETAILS:

  • Support your work with examples and research. Your document should clarify your understanding of the topic. It should be your own work that is original and free from plagiarism.
  • Follow APA format for the writing style, spelling and grammar, and citation of scholarly sources.

Requirements: 5-6 minutes   |   .doc file

Masters Public Health

the herbicide i was given to do my presentation on is Atrazine

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