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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, Oct. 24

While news headlines are still dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the opioid epidemic is ongoing, and is taking a toll on farm and ranch families across the country. In fact, 74% of farmers and farm workers say they have been directly impacted by the opioid epidemic, according to a national poll from the American Farm Bureau Federation.

That’s why Farm Bureau, along with National Farmers Union, created the Farm Town Strong campaign to help farm families overcome addiction with strong farmer-to-farmer support, and there are things everyone can do to help. We should all be mindful of any opioid prescriptions we may have at home, and make sure not to leave them unsecured. It’s important not to share these medications, and to dispose of them promptly when they are no longer needed.

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When is Sustainable Packaging Coming in the Canadian Agri Food Industry? 3 Critical Perspectives

Video: When is Sustainable Packaging Coming in the Canadian Agri Food Industry? 3 Critical Perspectives

Canada’s regulatory landscape on single-use plastics is complex but a recent ruling by the Federal Court of Appeal sided with the government’s intent to eliminate single-use plastics. What does this mean for the Canadian agri-food industry? How can companies find the right balance between regulatory compliance and implementing costly alternative solutions? What are retailers and consumers saying about sustainable packaging? This webinar features Joshua Goodman, Head of Corporate Sustainability, Sobeys; Marie-Anne Champoux-Guimond, Director of Sustainability, Keurig Dr Pepper Canada and Glenford Jameson, Canadian Food Lawyer, G.S. Jameson and Company

This 60-minute webinar brings together three industry leaders to examine the opportunities, challenges, and realities of the path forward. In this session, you will gain insights into:

•Canada’s regulatory roadmap and timeline on eliminating single-use plastics

•Current end-of-life solutions for plastics and alternative packaging solutions

•The need to have a corporate strategy that aligns with reality at the retail shelves

•How major brands and retailers are pivoting

•Supply chain considerations

•Common misconceptions