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Pesticide Information on the Web   
Worried that you may have a resistant weed on your farm?  Visit this web site for help:   Herbicide Resistant Weeds in Ontario
Use the online herbicide selection tool, Weed Pro 75 - www.weedpro75.com
Ontario Ministry of the Environment  -- Forms, Guidelines and Publications for Pesticides
Ontario Environmental Registry The Environmental Registry contains "public notices" about environmental matters being proposed by all government ministries covered by the Environmental Bill of Rights.
Herbicide Resistant Weeds in Ontario A web site for the Resistant Weeds group at the University of Guelph. Our mission is to provide Ontario's Crop Producers and Crop Consultants with the most current tools and resources necessary to prevent and manage herbicide resistant weeds in Field Crops.
Pesticide Product Labels Search Pesticide Labels online through PMRA's web site.  
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) Order pest management publications at OMAFRA's web site. 
OMAFRA Minor Use Program Link to OMAFRA minor use program web index.
Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE) Get information about pesticide legislation.
Application for a Vendor Licence for Pesticide Sales Get the form to apply to the Ministry of the Environment for a General Vendor Licence. (It is in pdf format)
Regulation 63/09 under the Pesticides Act   View the Ontario Pesticides Act and Regulation 63/09. 
Publications Ontario (POOL) Purchase the Pesticides Act and Regulation 63/09. 
Department of Justice Canada Look up federal Consolidated Statutes and Regulations.  
The Pest Control Products Act and Regulations Review the federal law that regulates all products used to control pests in Canada.
Pest Management Regulatory Agency Get information about federal pesticide registrations at PMRA, Health Canada.
Farm Safety Association Inc. (FSA) Get up-to-date health and safety information to Ontario's Agriculture, Horticulture and Landscaping industries. 
Transportation of Dangerous Goods  Learn information about the transport of pesticides and where to take a Dangerous Goods course.
National Pesticide Information Centre   Get objective, science-based information about a wide variety of pesticide-related subjects.
Canadian Network of Toxicology Centres (CNTC) Find research information about environmental and human health from the CNTC based at the University of Guelph.
Pesticide Safety Programs, US EPA Office Find out information about the pesticide safety programs ongoing at the US EPA Office of Pesticide Programs.
Pesticide & Toxic Chemical News    Find information about the toxicity of pesticides.
Safety Information
Farm Fire Safety Checklist A checklist for fire safety planning and fire prevention from the Ontario Fire Marshall's office.
3M Company - Farm Safety Identifying the risks and finding solutions for today's farmers.
Connect to Associations
Ontario Agri Business Association (OABA)  OABA is the voice of the pesticide retail vendor on the Steering Committee for grower and vendor pesticide certification.
Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA)  OSCIA is a non-profit farm organization that promotes the communication and facilitation of responsible economic management of soil, water, crops and air. 
AGCare  AGCare (Agricultural Groups Concerned About Resources and the Environment) is the grower's voice on the Steering Committee for pesticide certification. 
CropLife Canada  CropLife Canada represents the manufacturers, developers and distributors of plant life science solutions in Canada and is a member of the Steering Committee for pesticide certification.
Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) OFA is made up of 51 county and district federations representing local farmers in all areas of the province. 
Workplace Safety Web Sites
Work Smart Ontario This is the official web site of the Ontario Ministry of Labour for young workers and new workers.  Find out how to be safe at work.  Find out how to be treated fairly.
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