date:Feb 16, 2017
Farmers in Ontario helped dispose of more than 125,981 kilograms of obsolete and unwanted pesticides through CleanFARMS 2016 collection campaign.
In 2013, the last time the program came to the province, farmers disposed of more than 128,000 kg of product with livestock medication included.
Ontario farmers care about the environment and are keen to responsibly manage waste from their farms, Craig Hunter, manager of research and crop protection with the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Associ