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Environmental Interactions with Agricultural Production

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Agricultural production uses land, fertilizers, pesticides, water, and other inputs that can have an impact on the environment and potentially harm human and ecosystem health. This Briefing Room describes agriculture's interactions with environmental quality, and the policy responses for improving environmental performance.

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Updated date: May 25, 2010