Pesticide stewardship

As part of our promise to protect people and the environment, CropLife Canada promotes a number of stewardship initiatives that ensure Canadians can continue to benefit from crop protection technologies, including:

• The Agrichemical Warehousing Standards Association (AWSA)
  The Agrichemical Warehousing Standards Association (AWSA) is an industry-driven initiative devoted to the continuous improvement of agrichemical warehousing in Canada. It uses third-party assessments to improve environmental protection, working conditions and business risk.
  
  
• Cleanfarms
  An industry-led organization that helps farmers safely and responsibly recycle or dispose of their agricultural waste.
  
  
• The Certified Crop Science Consultant program
  A set of nationwide standards designed specifically for people who advise growers, distributors and the public on crop protection products.
  
  
• CropLife Canada Manufacturing Standards
  CropLife Canada members that operate agricultural pesticide formulation facilities within Canada are held to the highest environmental, health and safety standards through CropLife Canada’s Manufacturing Code of Practice.

• Foliar application and pollinator safety
  A list of best management practices for foliar application to protect pollinators in Canada. 
  
  
• Seed-applied insecticides and pollinator safety
  A list of best management practices for protecting pollinators in Canada when using insecticide seed treatments.
  
  
• Manage Resistance Now
  The Manage Resistance Now initiative is a collaborative effort between industry, academia and government experts, brought together by CropLife Canada, to increase knowledge and promote adoption of strategies that will lead to a reduction of weed, insect and disease resistance. This is a first of its kind initiative in Canada and provides a holistic approach that includes resources on cultural, mechanical, biological and chemical best management practices.