ETOBICOKE, ON | May 12, 2026 – Cleanfarms, Canada’s not-for-profit producer responsibility organization that focuses on agricultural plastics recovery and recycling, released its 2025 Annual Report today. It showcases a breakthrough year as circularity activities on the farm took another important step toward becoming embedded as common practices in Canadian agricultural operations. The new Annual […]
ETOBICOKE, ON | April 22, 2026 — As Canada celebrates Earth Day 2026, Cleanfarms is ushering in a new era as a maturing, 15-year-old organization with a growing focus on finding innovative circularity solutions in Canadian agriculture. This evolution is the direct result of transformative work started by outgoing Executive Director Barry Friesen, who retired […]
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Cleanfarms is proud to announce it has been identified among the top organizations on the Best Workplaces™ in Canada list for 2026. Ranked 69th out of the top 100 in the group of companies with under 100 staff, this recognition highlights the organization’s strong commitment to its staff and reflects the positive workplace culture that […]
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Cleanfarms, the national producer responsibility organization that manages agricultural waste across Canada, announced today that its founding Executive Director, Barry Friesen, will retire on April 2, 2026. A professional engineer and respected leader in the solid waste industry, Mr. Friesen has provided visionary leadership in establishing and growing the Cleanfarms organization, which celebrated its 15th […]
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Lethbridge, AB.— There are still three of four $3000 cash prizes to be won across Alberta in the 2026 Great Twine Round-Up Contest! The first prize was randomly drawn on March 4 and awarded to the winner’s 4-H club, the T&M 4-H Club. After a successful first run in 2025, which brought in over 16,000 […]
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[Lethbridge, AB] – January 19, 2026 – Cleanfarms—in partnership with the Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group (APRG) —is excited to kick-off the second edition of The Great Twine Round-Up contest for Alberta farmers and ranchers. Starting January 19, 2026, Albertans are encouraged to bring in bags of clean, used plastic baler twine for recycling, to earn a chance at winning one […]
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Etobicoke, ON – January 15, 2026 – Cleanfarms, the national organization that develops and operates environmental stewardship programs for agricultural plastics and packaging, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bob Lepischak to its Board of Directors. Mr. Lepischak, a grain/oilseeds and beef producer, educator and Director with the Grain Growers of Canada (GGC), who […]
Lethbridge, AB – 15 December 2025 – The Government of Alberta has renewed its funding and approved a two-year extension for the Alberta Ag-Plastic. Recycle It! pilot program. Launched in 2019, the program provides Alberta farmers with sustainable, practical solutions to manage used plastic baler twine and grain bags. Developed by the Agricultural Plastics Recycling […]
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Across Canada, farmers are increasingly drawn to sustainable practices to keep their land in the best possible condition. Manufacturers of agricultural plastics regard brand alignment with environmental stewardship a priority – and governments continue advancing regulations to better protect natural systems. Visit: Catalyzing Momentum
Dawson Creek, British Columbia – October 28, 2025 – Cleanfarms and the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) are pleased to announce the continuation of their successful program to recycle used agricultural twine and grain bags (large bags used to store crops post-harvest) once they’ve been used on the farm. Since its launch in 2021, farmers […]
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Etobicoke, ON, October 17, 2025 – Cleanfarms is bringing its unwanted pesticide and old livestock/equine medication (UPLM) collection program to Newfoundland from October 21 to 24, with events scheduled in Foxtrap, Lethbridge, Lewisporte, and Deer Lake. New this year, Cleanfarms will also accept triple-rinsed and bagged empty pesticide and fertilizer containers (23L and under) at these events, giving Newfoundland […]
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Winnipeg, MB, October 17, 2025 – Manitoba farmers will be able to safely dispose of unwanted agricultural pesticides and obsolete livestock/equine medications through Cleanfarms’ free drop-off program running from October 27 to 31, 2025. This program is part of Cleanfarms’ national initiative, supported by its crop protection industry members and the Canadian Animal Health Institute (CAHI), […]
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Record Year for Agricultural Plastics Recovery: Cleanfarms Posts 2025 Results
ETOBICOKE, ON | May 12, 2026 – Cleanfarms, Canada’s not-for-profit producer responsibility organization that focuses on agricultural plastics recovery and recycling, released its 2025 Annual Report today. It showcases a breakthrough year as circularity activities on the farm took another important step toward becoming embedded as common practices in Canadian agricultural operations. The new Annual […]
Cleanfarms Ushers New Era of Agricultural Circularity this Earth Day
ETOBICOKE, ON | April 22, 2026 — As Canada celebrates Earth Day 2026, Cleanfarms is ushering in a new era as a maturing, 15-year-old organization with a growing focus on finding innovative circularity solutions in Canadian agriculture. This evolution is the direct result of transformative work started by outgoing Executive Director Barry Friesen, who retired […]
Cleanfarms Recognized as a Best Workplace in Canada for 2026
Cleanfarms is proud to announce it has been identified among the top organizations on the Best Workplaces™ in Canada list for 2026. Ranked 69th out of the top 100 in the group of companies with under 100 staff, this recognition highlights the organization’s strong commitment to its staff and reflects the positive workplace culture that […]
Cleanfarms announces retirement plan for Executive Director Barry Friesen
Cleanfarms, the national producer responsibility organization that manages agricultural waste across Canada, announced today that its founding Executive Director, Barry Friesen, will retire on April 2, 2026. A professional engineer and respected leader in the solid waste industry, Mr. Friesen has provided visionary leadership in establishing and growing the Cleanfarms organization, which celebrated its 15th […]
There are Three Chances Left to Win a Prize in the 2026 Great Twine Round-Up Contest!
Lethbridge, AB.— There are still three of four $3000 cash prizes to be won across Alberta in the 2026 Great Twine Round-Up Contest! The first prize was randomly drawn on March 4 and awarded to the winner’s 4-H club, the T&M 4-H Club. After a successful first run in 2025, which brought in over 16,000 […]
The Great Twine Round-Up Contest Returns to Alberta with $12,000 in Prizes
[Lethbridge, AB] – January 19, 2026 – Cleanfarms—in partnership with the Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group (APRG) —is excited to kick-off the second edition of The Great Twine Round-Up contest for Alberta farmers and ranchers. Starting January 19, 2026, Albertans are encouraged to bring in bags of clean, used plastic baler twine for recycling, to earn a chance at winning one […]
Cleanfarms Adds Manitoba Producer, Agricultural Leader & Educator to its Board
Etobicoke, ON – January 15, 2026 – Cleanfarms, the national organization that develops and operates environmental stewardship programs for agricultural plastics and packaging, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bob Lepischak to its Board of Directors. Mr. Lepischak, a grain/oilseeds and beef producer, educator and Director with the Grain Growers of Canada (GGC), who […]
‘Alberta Ag-Plastic. Recycle It!’ Pilot Program Continues and Expands with Renewed Funding from the Government of Alberta
Lethbridge, AB – 15 December 2025 – The Government of Alberta has renewed its funding and approved a two-year extension for the Alberta Ag-Plastic. Recycle It! pilot program. Launched in 2019, the program provides Alberta farmers with sustainable, practical solutions to manage used plastic baler twine and grain bags. Developed by the Agricultural Plastics Recycling […]
Catalyzing momentum – featured in Globe & Mail’s Next-generation Farming and Food Security Report
Across Canada, farmers are increasingly drawn to sustainable practices to keep their land in the best possible condition. Manufacturers of agricultural plastics regard brand alignment with environmental stewardship a priority – and governments continue advancing regulations to better protect natural systems. Visit: Catalyzing Momentum
Cleanfarms and the Peace River Regional District Renew Successful Agricultural Plastics Recycling Program Offering in British Columbia’s Peace Region
Dawson Creek, British Columbia – October 28, 2025 – Cleanfarms and the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) are pleased to announce the continuation of their successful program to recycle used agricultural twine and grain bags (large bags used to store crops post-harvest) once they’ve been used on the farm. Since its launch in 2021, farmers […]
Cleanfarms Brings Unwanted Pesticides & Old Livestock Medications Collection to Newfoundland, and Adds Recycling for Small Containers This October
Etobicoke, ON, October 17, 2025 – Cleanfarms is bringing its unwanted pesticide and old livestock/equine medication (UPLM) collection program to Newfoundland from October 21 to 24, with events scheduled in Foxtrap, Lethbridge, Lewisporte, and Deer Lake. New this year, Cleanfarms will also accept triple-rinsed and bagged empty pesticide and fertilizer containers (23L and under) at these events, giving Newfoundland […]
Manitoba Farmers: Safely Dispose of Unwanted Pesticides and Old Livestock/Equine Medications This October
Winnipeg, MB, October 17, 2025 – Manitoba farmers will be able to safely dispose of unwanted agricultural pesticides and obsolete livestock/equine medications through Cleanfarms’ free drop-off program running from October 27 to 31, 2025. This program is part of Cleanfarms’ national initiative, supported by its crop protection industry members and the Canadian Animal Health Institute (CAHI), […]