NORTH BATTLEFORD - Discovery Co-op in North Battleford will be giving farmers a chance to clear out some environmentally damaging items they may have on their properties.
As a collection site, farmers can drop off their unwanted agricultural pesticides and obsolete livestock medications to Discovery Co-op Farm Supply on Friday, Oct. 8 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. All eligible items need to be placed in a sealable or spill proof container.
A release issued this past week states, “From farm to fork, Co-op strives to make a positive impact on the environment, our workplace and the communities we serve. Which is why the partnership to be a collection site for Cleanfarms, a non-profit environmental stewardship organization aligned with Co-op’s sustainability goals.”
Once every three years, Cleanfarms offers a collection program. With this collaborative effort, Discovery Co-op Farm Supply and its members ensures that farmers can actively contribute to a healthy environment and a sustainable future.
Eligible materials include:
Pesticides: old, obsolete, or otherwise unwanted pesticides (anything with a pest control product number on the label)
Animal health medications (anything with a drug identification number on the label)
For more information on what to recycle visit: https://cleanfarms.ca/
“It is through these environmental impacts and partnerships that Discovery Co-op continues to set the standard in creating sustainable solutions that promote efficiency, innovation and collaboration,” stated last week's release.
