CSPMA: Peat moss and growing media are essential goods

As the world battles against the coronavirus (COVID-19), and as borders are being closed, the Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Association (CSPMA) addresses concerns regarding this outbreak to growers and governments across North America.

It is the industry’s position, backed by most provincial and state declarations, that Canadian sphagnum peat production is an essential part of the supply chain supporting food production, particularly in commercial greenhouses and mushroom operations, both in Canada and the U.S. Additionally, peat and peat products provide essential support for citizen activity to address food insecurity concerns, including peat moss usage for home gardening. The need to maintain food supplies during this national and international response to the COVID-19 pandemic is critical.

Food production and supply chain is recognized as an essential service, and growing media production is rightly so included in it. Its products are at the very beginning of the food security chain for both commercial and retail markets. Even though the industry is experiencing unprecedented social and economic challenges, CSPMA says its members are doing their utmost to enable people to be fed with produce of high-quality including vegetables, fruits, herbs and mushrooms.

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