Sonoma County Conservation Action

A new executive order issued by Donald Trump seeks to dramatically increase domestic production of glyphosate-based herbicides and elemental phosphorus, citing national defense and supply chain resilience. The order directs federal agencies to accelerate permitting, expand production capacity, and reduce regulatory barriers tied to this controversial pesticide. Although framed as an economic and national security measure, the action raises serious concerns for public health, farmworkers, ecosystems, and climate resilience, particularly in agricultural regions like Sonoma County.

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