Green Certification
The Nursery Sod Growers Association of Ontario (NSGA) is pleased to announce their new socially responsible “Green” Certification program. After two years of diligent work and testing, the program is available to all members of the NSGA. The goal of the program is to meet the desired expectations of consumers to protect natural resources, enhance conservation through best management practices, provide a safe workplace environment, promote recycling and enhance community relations. This strictly voluntary program provides assurances that NSGA members meet or exceed standards for water conservation, water source protection, soil conservation, and approved nutrient application. In addition, the program promotes a safe workplace 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 on-site audit conducted by Validus, the approved third-party audit firm for NSGA. 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
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.
38 Antares Dr. - #1200, Ottawa, ON, K2E 7V2
tel (613) 225-7500, (800) 461-5501
fax (613) 225-7752
www.manderely.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