Agriculture Minister Greg Morrow tours Glendyer Farm in Mabou on Tuesday with owners Janessa Henry and Bruce Sutherland. Province of Nova ScotiaArticle contentCleanfarms, a not-for-profit organization that helps farmers recycle agricultural plastics – including hay bale wrap and feed tarps – and operate more sustainably, has received $76,000 to expand its plastics recycling pilot project across Nova Scotia.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThree farms in Inverness County have been participating, using a compactor to break down plastic waste, which is then taken to Cleanfarms collection sites. Under the expansion, the program will be available to any Nova Scotia farmers who have hay bale and feed covers and want to participate, with drop-off stations set up across the province.Article contentArticle contentArticle content“We are happy to be part of this pilot project and to see some attention towards agricultural plastics recycling here in Nova Scotia,” said Bruce Sutherland of Mabou’s Glendyer Farms Inc., in a press release.Article content“As farmers, we take pride in looking after the land we farm, and finding practical ways to manage and recycle agricultural plastics is another step toward building a more sustainable future for our farms and communities.”Article content A Cleanfarms’ compactor which breaks down plastic waste. Province of Nova ScotiaArticle contentGreg Morrow, Minister of Agriculture, announced the funding on Aug. 4, on behalf of Timothy Halman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, at Glendyer Farm in Mabou, Inverness County.Article content“Farmers are the backbone of rural Nova Scotia and are committed to stewarding the land and the environment,” said Minister Morrow, in a press release.Article content“Our government is pleased to support the Cleanfarms recycling program, which is designed specifically for the agriculture sector. Their work will provide an economic benefit to farmers, help advance our circular economy and support a cleaner and more sustainable agricultural sector.”Article contentArticle contentCleanfarms’ recycling programs help divert thousands of tonnes of plastic from landfills each year. Its other programs in Nova Scotia include agricultural pesticide container recycling and disposal of pesticide and old livestock and horse medications.Article contentThe funding is provided through the Sustainable Communities Challenge Fund, a grant program that helps Nova Scotians adapt to climate change and/or mitigate its impacts.Article content“Inverness County is thrilled to serve as the host municipality for this innovative agricultural plastics recycling pilot project,” said Bonny MacIsaac, warden of the Municipality of the County of Inverness, in a press release.Article content“Through our partnership with Cleanfarms, we’re providing local farmers with practical new opportunities to divert agricultural plastics from the landfill while supporting environmental stewardship and the long-term sustainability of agriculture in our region. We are proud to help with this initiative and look forward to working alongside our farming community to develop a program that can benefit producers today and help shape future agricultural recycling opportunities across Nova Scotia.”Article content
Funding to help farmers recycle plastic waste announced in Cape Breton
