Paraquat Herbicide Exposure: Town Hall Meeting

1400 West Gaines Street,Lawrenceburg TN 38464

23 May, 2021

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Meet our team of environmental and health experts to discuss the lasting effects of paraquat/Gramoxone on the community. Paraquat (trade name Gramoxone) is currently registered in the United States for use as an herbicide on over 100 crops in agricultural and commercial settings.  Join us on May 23rd as our team of environmental and health experts talk about the ongoing investigation into herbicide drift that stemmed from the concerns raised to the Tennessee Department of Agriculture by the Summertown and Etheridge communities. Date: Sunday May 23, 2021 Time: 2:00pm CST Venue: Crockett Hall (Meeting Room B), David Crockett State Park, 1400 W Gaines St, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464 We will share our findings and key learnings on paraquat drift, potential water contamination and the risks to farmers and families living around your community. Learn ways to keep you and your loved ones protected and hear from organizations helping communities like yours eliminate the use of toxic pesticides. *Crockett Hall is downstairs in Crockett's Mill Restaurant. This event is sponsored by Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman PLLC