Good stewardship practices involve the safe management of treated seed to minimize the risk of exposure to non-targeted organisms – like animals, pollinators and people. Below are a number of resources to help farmers can ensure this.
Links
For specific state and/or federal laws, regulations and information, consult these links to EPA, USDA, Seed laws/regulations, stakeholder resources, labeling links and association resources.
Articles/Publications
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Growing Matters is a coalition of organizations and individuals committed to scientific discourse on the stewardship, benefits and alternatives of neonicotinoid insecticides in North America.
Materials
- ASTA Seed Handout_high resKey Stewardship Principles
- Operation Pollinator brochure
- “Seed Treatment Matters” logo and website badge
Videos/Presentations
Click here for more videos and presentations.
Grower Video:
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Treated Seed Disposal:
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