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Agricultural health is the study of environmental, occupational, dietary, and genetic factors on the health of farmers, farm families, pesticide applicators, and others who work with and are exposed to agricultural chemicals.
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What is NIEHS Doing?
Further Reading
For Educators
Introduction
Agricultural health is the study of environmental, occupational, dietary, and genetic factors on the health of farmers, farm families, pesticide applicators, and others who work with and are exposed to agricultural chemicals. NIEHS is a partner with the National Cancer Institute in the
Agricultural Health Study
, a long-term study of 60,000 pesticide applicators, farm workers, and their spouses that is exploring the potential links between agricultural exposures and cancer and other chronic diseases.
What is NIEHS Doing?
NIEHS Research Efforts
Agricultural Health Study
The Agricultural Health Study works to understand how agricultural, lifestyle, and genetic factors affect the health of farming populations.
Captafol Profile: Report on Carcinogens
U.S. workers previously were exposed to captafol during its production, formulation, or application to agricultural fields; on reentry to a sprayed field; or when working with treated timber products.
Further Reading
Related Health Topics
Air Pollution and Your Health
Children's Environmental Health
Workers' Health
Pesticides
Safe Water and Your Health
Research Links
Thayer KA, Heindel JJ, Bucher JR, Gallo MA. Role of Environmental Chemicals in Diabetes and Obesity: A National Toxicology Program Workshop Review.
Environmental Health Perspectives.
2012;120(6):779-789. doi:10.1289/ehp.1104597. [
Abstract
Thayer KA, Heindel JJ, Bucher JR, Gallo MA. Role of Environmental Chemicals in Diabetes and Obesity: A National Toxicology Program Workshop Review. Environmental Health Perspectives. 2012;120(6):779-789. doi:10.1289/ehp.1104597.
] [
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Thayer KA, Heindel JJ, Bucher JR, Gallo MA. Role of Environmental Chemicals in Diabetes and Obesity: A National Toxicology Program Workshop Review. Environmental Health Perspectives. 2012;120(6):779-789. doi:10.1289/ehp.1104597.
]
For Educators
Pesticide Safety: Elementary School Curriculum
(4MB)
From grantee Fred Hutchison Cancer Research Center.
Pesticide Safety: Preschool Curriculum (English and Spanish) / Seguridad de Plaguicidas: Currículum Preescolar (Inglés y Español)
(4MB)
From grantee Fred Hutchison Cancer Research Center.
Pesticide Promotora: Residential Pesticide Safety Education Materials
This program was developed by researchers at Wake Forest School of Medicine (WFSM) to meet the need for culturally appropriate teaching materials aimed at educating farmworker families about agricultural and residential pesticide safety.
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Last Reviewed: March 18, 2026
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Agricultural health is the study of environmental, occupational, dietary, and genetic factors on the health of farmers, farm families, pesticide applicators, and others who work with and are exposed to agricultural chemicals.
Table of Contents
What is NIEHS Doing?
Further Reading
For Educators
Introduction
Agricultural health is the study of environmental, occupational, dietary, and genetic factors on the health of farmers, farm families, pesticide applicators, and others who work with and are exposed to agricultural chemicals. NIEHS is a partner with the National Cancer Institute in the
Agricultural Health Study
, a long-term study of 60,000 pesticide applicators, farm workers, and their spouses that is exploring the potential links between agricultural exposures and cancer and other chronic diseases.
What is NIEHS Doing?
NIEHS Research Efforts
Agricultural Health Study
The Agricultural Health Study works to understand how agricultural, lifestyle, and genetic factors affect the health of farming populations.
Captafol Profile: Report on Carcinogens
U.S. workers previously were exposed to captafol during its production, formulation, or application to agricultural fields; on reentry to a sprayed field; or when working with treated timber products.
Further Reading
Related Health Topics
Air Pollution and Your Health
Children's Environmental Health
Workers' Health
Pesticides
Safe Water and Your Health
Research Links
Thayer KA, Heindel JJ, Bucher JR, Gallo MA. Role of Environmental Chemicals in Diabetes and Obesity: A National Toxicology Program Workshop Review.
Environmental Health Perspectives.
2012;120(6):779-789. doi:10.1289/ehp.1104597. [
Abstract
Thayer KA, Heindel JJ, Bucher JR, Gallo MA. Role of Environmental Chemicals in Diabetes and Obesity: A National Toxicology Program Workshop Review. Environmental Health Perspectives. 2012;120(6):779-789. doi:10.1289/ehp.1104597.
] [
Thayer KA, Heindel JJ, Bucher JR, Gallo MA. Role of Environmental Chemicals in Diabetes and Obesity: A National Toxicology Program Workshop Review. Environmental Health Perspectives. 2012;120(6):779-789. doi:10.1289/ehp.1104597.
]
For Educators
Pesticide Safety: Elementary School Curriculum
(4MB)
From grantee Fred Hutchison Cancer Research Center.
Pesticide Safety: Preschool Curriculum (English and Spanish) / Seguridad de Plaguicidas: Currículum Preescolar (Inglés y Español)
(4MB)
From grantee Fred Hutchison Cancer Research Center.
Pesticide Promotora: Residential Pesticide Safety Education Materials
This program was developed by researchers at Wake Forest School of Medicine (WFSM) to meet the need for culturally appropriate teaching materials aimed at educating farmworker families about agricultural and residential pesticide safety.
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Last Reviewed: March 18, 2026