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    The Nursery Sod Growers Association of Ontario (NSGA) has introduced a new "Green" Certification program for its members after two years of development. The goal of the program is to assure consumers that certified sod growers meet high standards for environmental protection, conservation practices, workplace safety, recycling, and community engagement. To receive certification, sod operations must participate in independent, third-party audits and submit annual reports. Several sod grower members have already achieved Green Certification under the new program.

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    The Nursery Sod Growers Association of Ontario (NSGA) has introduced a new "Green" Certification program for its members after two years of development. The goal of the program is to assure consumers that certified sod growers meet high standards for environmental protection, conservation practices, workplace safety, recycling, and community engagement. To receive certification, sod operations must participate in independent, third-party audits and submit annual reports. Several sod grower members have already achieved Green Certification under the new program.

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    The Nursery Sod Growers Association of Ontario (NSGA) has introduced a new "Green" Certification program for its members after two years of development. The goal of the program is to assure consumers that certified sod growers meet high standards for environmental protection, conservation practices, workplace safety, recycling, and community engagement. To receive certification, sod operations must participate in independent, third-party audits and submit annual reports. Several sod grower members have already achieved Green Certification under the new program.

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    Green Certification

    Nursery Sod Growers Association of Ontario

    Green Certification

    The Nursery Sod Growers Association of Ontario


    Home (NSGA) is pleased to announce their new socially
    News & Events responsible “Green” Certification program. After two
    years of diligent work and testing, the program is
    NSGA Board
    available to all members of the NSGA. The goal of
    Where to Buy Sod the program is to meet the desired expectations of

    Benefits consumers to protect natural resources, enhance


    conservation through best management practices,
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    provide a safe workplace environment, promote
    Specifications recycling and enhance community relations. This

    Artificial Turf strictly voluntary program provides assurances that


    NSGA members meet or exceed standards for water
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    conservation, water source protection, soil
    NSGA Scholarship conservation, and approved nutrient application. In
    addition, the program promotes a safe workplace
    Green Certification
    environment, recycling and community relations.
    The program is designed to certify sod operations that are meeting the NSGA standards. In order to
    receive certification, all sites owned or leased by a grower must participate in an independent third-party
    on-site audit. Upon certification, each operation must submit an annual report and conduct an on-site
    verification audit a minimum of once every three years.

    GREEN CERTIFIED GROWERS:

    Beverley Turf Farms Ltd.


    B2025 - Conc. 10, R.R. #3, Beaverton, ON, L0K 1A0
    tel (705) 426-7070, (800) 665-9291
    fax (705) 426-4569
    www.beverleyturf.com

    Compact Sod Farms, Division of Greenhorizons Group of Farms


    1625 Kossuth Rd., Cambridge, ON, N3H 4R6
    tel (519) 653-7494
    fax (519) 653-0833
    www.greenhorizons.net

    Fairlawn Sod Farms (Ottawa)


    4828 Eighth Line Rd., Carlsbad Springs, ON, K0A 1K0
    tel (613) 822-2911, (800) 650-7507
    fax (613) 822-1982
    www.fairlawnsod.com

    John Vanderwoude Sod Farms Ltd.


    7055 Airport Road, R.R. #2, Mount Hope, ON, L0R 1W0
    tel (905) 521-1567, (905) 679-4136
    fax (905) 679-1514
    www.vanderwoudesod.com

    Manderley Turf Products Inc.


    21 Concourse Gate, Suite 2, Nepean, ON, K2E 7S4
    tel (613) 225-7500, (800) 461-5501
    fax (613) 225-7752
    www.manderely.com

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    Green Certification

    Middlesex Landscaping Services Ltd.


    4525 Dundas St., Thorndale, ON, N0M 2P0
    tel (519) 268-7518, (877) 902-7518
    fax (519) 268-8235
    www.middlesexsodsupply.com

    Willowlee Sod Farms Limited


    908 Victoria Rd., Ameliasburg, ON, K0K 1A0
    tel (613) 966-0338, (866) 966-0338
    fax (613) 966-4724
    www.willowleesod.com

    Young Sod Farms Inc.


    360 Foss Rd., R.R. #5, Fenwick, ON, L0S 1C0
    tel (905) 892-2681, (800) 667-4075
    fax (905) 892-2803
    www.youngsodfarms.com

    Nursery Sod Growers Association of Ontario

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