Supports the operation of continuing environmental programs and gives flexibility to address environmental priorities

This agreement provides funding to the operation of the kansas department of agriculture (KDA) continuing environmental programs while giving IT greater flexibility to address the highest environmental priorities, improve environmental performance, achieve administrative savings, and strengthens the partnership between the kansas department of agriculture and EPA. This agreement funds statewide programs to: protect the citizens of kansas and their environment from adverse effects of pesticide exposure. KDA enforcement activities will ensure that pesticides are applied in accordance with EPA-approved labeling. The grantee, with substantial EPA involvement during the performance of the project, will also engage in certification and training of applicators, outreach to agricultural workers, and activities to protect water quality from pesticides. Such activities serve the public welfare. These funds will allow the grantee to pursue their mission (their own purposes) using assistance provided by EPA. This work includes outputs and outcomes associated with managing continuing environmental programs which include activities to protect and maintain water, land, and chemical safety. Activities:the grantee, with substantial EPA involvement during the performance of the project, will also engage in certification and training of applicators, outreach to agricultural workers, and activities to protect water quality from pesticides. Such activities serve the public welfare. These funds will allow the grantee to pursue their mission (their own purposes) using assistance provided by EPA. This work includes outputs and outcomes associated with managing continuing environmental programs which include activities to protect and maintain water, land, and chemical safety. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:this agreement provides funding to the operation of the kansas department of agriculture (KDA) continuing environmental programs while giving IT greater flexibility to address the highest environmental priorities, improve environmental performance, achieve administrative savings, and strengthens the partnership between the kansas department of agriculture and EPA. This agreement funds statewide programs to: protect the citizens of kansas and their environment from adverse effects of pesticide exposure. KDA enforcement activities will ensure that pesticides are applied in accordance with EPA-approved labeling. The grantee, with substantial EPA involvement during the performance of the project, will also engage in certification and training of applicators, outreach to agricultural workers, and activities to protect water quality from pesticides. Such activities serve the public welfare. These funds will allow the grantee to pursue their mission (their own purposes) using assistance provided by EPA. This work includes outputs and outcomes associated with managing continuing environmental programs which include activities to protect and maintain water, land, and chemical safety. This funding will directly benefit the citizens of kansas.