The Adair County Cooperative Extension Service will host a free pesticide disposal event on March 5, 2026 offering farmers a safe and convenient way to discard unused or unwanted agricultural chemicals. The event will run from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Adair County Extension Service office located at 409 Fairgrounds Street in Columbia.
The disposal program is designed to help local producers manage hazardous materials responsibly while reducing the environmental risks associated with improper chemical storage or dumping. More importantly, removing these unwanted pesticides from farmsteads prevent the possibility of accidental exposure to children, other family members, and workers.
Farmers are invited to bring a variety of accepted materials, including liquid or dry pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. These items will be handled and disposed of safely at no cost.
However, several materials will not be accepted, including paint or aerosol cans, fuels, solvents, fertilizer, and flammable materials. For more information, contact the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service at (270) 384-2317.
