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Cleanfarms Collecting Unwanted Agricultural Pesticides and Old Livestock/Equine Medications in P.E.I. starting this week

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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ETOBICOKE, Ontario, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Starting this week, Prince Edward Island farmers can safely dispose of unwanted agricultural pesticides and old, obsolete livestock and equine medications through a Cleanfarms program.

Key Points: 
  • ETOBICOKE, Ontario, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Starting this week, Prince Edward Island farmers can safely dispose of unwanted agricultural pesticides and old, obsolete livestock and equine medications through a Cleanfarms program.
  • Cleanfarms is operating seven collection events at local ag retailer locations throughout the province for a two-week period, starting on October 30 and ending on November 10.
  • “Every time we’re here, farmers show us how important this program is to them.
  • Since the program began, more than 4,200 tonnes of unwanted pesticides and 67.3 tonnes of obsolete farm animal (cattle, horses, goats, poultry) health medications have been collected across Canada.

Cleanfarms is Collecting Unwanted Agricultural Pesticides and Old Livestock/Equine Medications in South Saskatchewan this Fall

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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MOOSE JAW, Saskatchewan, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This fall, farmers in Saskatchewan south of Davidson can safely dispose of unwanted agricultural pesticides and old, obsolete livestock and equine medications through a Cleanfarms program.

Key Points: 
  • MOOSE JAW, Saskatchewan, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This fall, farmers in Saskatchewan south of Davidson can safely dispose of unwanted agricultural pesticides and old, obsolete livestock and equine medications through a Cleanfarms program.
  • 10, 306-331-5706
    Balgonie – October 24 – Nutrien Ag Solutions, 228 Old Hwy., 306-771-2032
    Central Butte – October 24 – Hawks Agro, South Hwy.
  • Materials accepted in the Cleanfarms program include:
    Unwanted (or “obsolete”) agricultural pesticides (identified with a Pest Control Product number on the label.
  • Next fall (2024), events will operate in Northern Saskatchewan and return to the southern region in 2026.

Cleanfarms is Collecting Unwanted Agricultural Pesticides and Old Livestock/Equine Medications in two BC Regions this Fall

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This fall, farmers in British Columbia on Vancouver Island and in the Fraser Valley can safely dispose of unwanted agricultural pesticides and old, obsolete livestock and equine medications through a Cleanfarms program.

Key Points: 
  • LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This fall, farmers in British Columbia on Vancouver Island and in the Fraser Valley can safely dispose of unwanted agricultural pesticides and old, obsolete livestock and equine medications through a Cleanfarms program.
  • Cleanfarms is operating the collection events at three municipal depots on Vancouver Island and four ag retailer locations in the Fraser Valley.
  • Since the program began, more than 4,200 tonnes of unwanted pesticides and 67.3 tonnes of obsolete farm animal (cattle, horses, goats, poultry) health medications have been collected across Canada.
  • Next fall (2024), events will return to the Okanagan, Interior and Kootenay regions and then come back to Vancouver Island and the Fraser Valley in 2026.

Cleanfarms Collecting Unwanted, Obsolete Agricultural Pesticides and Old Farm Animal Medications in Four Canadian Provinces this Fall

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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ETOBICOKE, Ontario, Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Each fall, Cleanfarms teams spread out across the country, bringing a valued opportunity to local farmers to safely and conveniently dispose of unwanted and obsolete agricultural pesticides and old livestock, equine and poultry medications.

Key Points: 
  • Cleanfarms is the national stewardship organization that develops and operates programs to help farmers/producers manage on-farm agricultural waste materials.
  • This year, it will be returning to four regions of Canada to hold events to collect these materials.
  • The previous round of collections in these regions was in 2020 and yielded a total of 298,127 kgs of unwanted pesticides and 3,389 kgs of obsolete animal medications.
  • Farmers can find their most convenient events at the Cleanfarms’ website under ‘What to recycle & Where’, then clicking on ‘Unwanted pesticides & old livestock/equine medications’.

Government of Canada moves forward on commitments to strengthen the pesticide review process

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, June 20, 2023 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring responsible pesticide management across the country.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, June 20, 2023 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring responsible pesticide management across the country.
  • These proposed amendments are a result of the 2022 consultations on targeted review of the Pest Control Products Act.
  • Following consultation with stakeholders to better understand Canadians' expectations about the pesticide regulatory review process and its transparency, Health Canada has restarted the science-based process of evaluating acceptable increases to pesticide residue limits, in line with international guidelines.
  • Additionally, the Government of Canada is eliminating the use of pesticides for cosmetic purposes on federal lands through amendments to the Greening Government Strategy (GGS), led by Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS).

Cleanfarms Collecting Unwanted, Old Ag Pesticides and Obsolete Farm Animal Medications in Six Canadian Regions this Fall

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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ETOBICOKE, Ontario, Sept. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cleanfarms, the national stewardship organization that develops and operates programs to help farmers/producers manage on-farm agricultural waste materials is returning to six regions of Canada to hold events to collect unwanted, old agricultural pesticides and obsolete livestock, equine and poultry medications so that farmers can dispose of these unwanted agricultural materials safely.

Key Points: 
  • A program to collect old, unwanted pesticides has been in place since 1998.
  • The Canadian Animal Health Institute (CAHI) joined the program as a partner in 2014 to add obsolete farm animal medications to the materials accepted.
  • The last time this program was held in these regions in 2019 a total of 214,618 kgs of unwanted pesticides and 5,842 kgs of obsolete animal medications were collected.
  • Cleanfarms is a Canadian, non-profit stewardship organization funded by members in the crop protection, crop storage and animal health industries.

Health Canada announces members of the new Science Advisory Committee on Pest Control Products

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Monday, June 27, 2022
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Today, Health Canada, officially named the ninemembers of the recently formed Science Advisory Committee on Pest Control Products (SAC-PCP).

Key Points: 
  • Today, Health Canada, officially named the ninemembers of the recently formed Science Advisory Committee on Pest Control Products (SAC-PCP).
  • The committee will act as in an advisory role to the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).
  • Members will provide expert, independent scientific advice to support Health Canada in evidence-based decision making on pesticides to better protect human health, wildlife and the environment.
  • "Congratulations to the appointed members of the Science Advisory Committee in support of the Pest Management Regulatory Agency.

Government of Canada taking action to further protect Canadians and the environment from the risks of pesticides

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Monday, March 21, 2022
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This review follows the Government of Canada's August 4 announcement, which highlighted that Health Canada will begin a review of specific provisions of the Pest Control Products Act.

Key Points: 
  • This review follows the Government of Canada's August 4 announcement, which highlighted that Health Canada will begin a review of specific provisions of the Pest Control Products Act.
  • The Government of Canada is committed to continuing to make decisions based on the best science available.
  • "We know that reducing pesticide risks will protect human health as well as the environment that surrounds us.
  • "We are committed to ensuring that pesticides used in Canada are safe for human health and the environment.

Government of Canada launches call for nominations for new Science Advisory Committee on Pest Control Products

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Thursday, January 27, 2022
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Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, officially launched a call for nominations to create a new Science Advisory Committee on Pest Control Products in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, officially launched a call for nominations to create a new Science Advisory Committee on Pest Control Products in Canada.
  • The committee, established under Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), will provide advice, as appropriate, prior to certain evidence-based federal decisions on pesticides, including on pesticide Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs).
  • Health Canada is seeking nominations of experts with a wide range of relevant knowledge and experience, including pesticide use in Canada, environmental fate and modelling, health risk assessment, or pesticide value assessment.
  • The new Science Advisory Committee on Pest Control Products in Canada will provide independent scientific advice on key pesticide-related issues, allowing Health Canada to continue their important work in assessing pesticide safety in Canada."

Cleanfarms Collecting Unwanted Agricultural Pesticides and Old Livestock/Equine Medications in New Brunswick November 1 to 12

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Monday, October 25, 2021
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ETOBICOKE, Ontario, Oct. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cleanfarms is back in New Brunswick holding events in 11 locations from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., November 1 to 12 to collect unwanted and old agricultural pesticides and obsolete livestock, equine and farm animal medications.

Key Points: 
  • ETOBICOKE, Ontario, Oct. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cleanfarms is back in New Brunswick holding events in 11 locations from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., November 1 to 12 to collect unwanted and old agricultural pesticides and obsolete livestock, equine and farm animal medications.
  • Cleanfarms operates this program so farmers can dispose of these unwanted materials keeping them out of the environment and managed for safe disposal.
  • Cleanfarms Unwanted Pesticides and Old Livestock/Equine Medications collection program is funded entirely by its crop input members and through a partnership with the Canadian Animal Health Institute (CAHI).
  • Cleanfarms is a national not-for-profit organization that delivers industry-funded, end-of-life stewardship programs to the agricultural sector across Canada.