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Nearly 800 farms and apiaries are Certified Naturally Grown. We published a Handbook for Natural Beekeepers to support natural beekeeping practices. Order a Handbook here. Is CNG right for you? Find out on our FAQ page.

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CNG is seeking candidates to serve on our Board of Directors. If you share our values and want to see us grow, please throw your hat in the ring! Send us your questionnaire to apply for these openings and others by June 14, 2013.We can't wait to hear from you!

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Who We Are

Certified Naturally Grown (CNG) is a non-profit organization offering certification tailored for small-scale, direct-market farmers and beekeepers using natural methods. 

CNG was born of a commitment to healthy food and healthy soils, and grew out of the belief that we could create something uniquely valuable to small farmers and the communities they feed. CNG was founded when the National Organic Program (NOP) took effect in 2002. 

Our certification model encourages collaboration, transparency, and community involvement. Our programs are based on the highest ideals of organic farming, and the requirements are reasonable. Many farmers find the peer-review inspection process a valuable learning experience.

CNG farms don't use any synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides or GMO seeds, just like organic farms. Certified Naturally Grown is an independent program not affiliated with the NOP.

CNG is nationally recognized and endorsed, and it thrives because of enormous volunteer efforts and the commitment of the people who participate. Please join the farmers and beekeepers at the heart of the movement! 

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