Demonstration of a BMP Design on an Experimental Farm

Excessive pesticide use in the U.S. poses significant environmental and health risks. Commercial sprayers in Kentucky produce at least 100 gallons each of pesticide rinsate per application, with 3 to 5 applications annually. Currently, leftover pesticide from cleaning equipment is often drained into fields, contaminating nearby waterways with herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. Proper management of rinsate disposal is crucial for environmental protection and enhancing water quality.