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Pesticides:

For information on agricultural pesticide use, visit www.agcare.org for factsheets and recent stories.

The latest survey on agricultural pesticide use in Ontario is at:
www.agcare.org (PDF 121 KB)

For information on pesticide education and training for farmers:
www.ridgetownc.on.ca/opep

For information on how pesticides are classified and regulated in Ontario:
www.opac.gov.on.ca

For information on how pesticides are approved for use in Canada:
www.pmra-arla.gc.ca

Biotechnology / Genetic Modification or Engineering (GMOs):

For information on agricultural biotechnology, visit www.agcare.org for factsheets and recent stories.

The Government of Canada BioPortal is the online gateway to the latest government information on biotechnology. This easy to use and fully searchable site brings together resources from all federal departments and agencies, including government policy and research activity, a virtual library of educational resources, regulations on biotechnology research and applications:
www.bioportal.gc.ca

For general information on biotechnology adoption rates and recent advancements:
www.whybiotech.ca

Nutrient Management:

For information on regulations, visit OMAF www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA/english/agops/index.html

For background on farmers' input on nutrient management: visit OFA www.ofa.on.ca/site/