Ag pollution doesn’t stop at the field’s edge. Neither do we.
When farm chemicals drift through the air or leach into the water, the consequences ripple far beyond the field.
Communities near industrial agriculture sites — often rural, often overlooked — face real public health threats. Nitrates in drinking water. Pesticide exposure. Air pollution from large livestock operations.
At Investigate Midwest, we report at the intersection of Big Ag and accountability. We follow the data, documents and personal stories that show how ag pollution affects real people — and who’s responsible when it does.
Our reporting has exposed:
- how government oversight often falls short,
- how corporate influence shapes regulation,
- how vulnerable communities are left to deal with the consequences.
This is public service journalism, and it’s only possible with your support.
Right now, we’re in the middle of our summer mini-match campaign. If we raise $5,000 by July 31, a generous funder will match every dollar you give — doubling your impact.
We’ve raised $2,527.89 so far. Will you help us keep investigating?
We don’t just report on pollution — we show who’s affected and who’s profiting.
Your gift today helps us keep digging, documenting, and demanding answers. For all families. For clean water. For the public good.
With appreciation,
Executive Director, Investigate Midwest
Investigate Midwest is an independent, nonprofit newsroom. Our mission is to serve the public as a watchdog over influential agricultural corporations and institutions through in-depth and data-driven investigative journalism.
