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From the chemical manufacturer to the distributor, then to the farmer, where he applies it to the soil or to the crop. From there, it gradually breaks down into its base elements.

Spillage, over-application, and erosion (all elements of poor farm management) can result in chemicals possibly being washed into surface or ground water supplies.

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