Many farmers are not aware that mishandling of pesticides result in environmental contamination and poisoning. Many of them store pesicides in their homes. Most farmers mix chemicals at potable water sources and clean pesticide containers in streams. Empty containers should not be used to store water and food and they must not be kept accessible to children.
USAID launched farm chemical safety program to train farmers where they learn appropriate method to use pesticides, disposal of used containers, protection of themselves, their families and the environment. A farmer who underwent USAID sponsored training said that it is for the first time that they have received knowledge on the misuse of pesticides in relation to human health. Farmers now store pesticides in locked storage bins outside house and out of children's reach. Chemical mixing sites are now located away from potable water sources.
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