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Considering Certified Naturally Grown for your farm?
If you are a small farmer who is committed to the original ideals of organic agriculture, this program is for you.
The Certified Naturally Grown Program provides local, direct-market farmers using natural methods with a minimal cost certification that adheres to the strictest ideals of chemical-free agriculture. It offers a nationally recognized label that is endorsed by several national environmental, health and agriculture groups.
How are we different from USDA's Certified Organic Program?
Besides our affordability and higher standards, Certified Naturally Grown stands apart because we
- Answer your questions about farming practices, unlike the USDA Organic certifiers which are forbidden from giving advice
- Rely on farmer-to-farmer inspections, encouraging local connections and shared information. See a list of CNG farms sorted by state & county (pdf)
- Employ random testing for chemical pesticide residue (at no cost to farmers)
- Maintain complete transparency by posting online each farm's certification documents, available to any member of the public
Over 600 direct-market natural farmers have become Certified Naturally Grown. Join us!
Use one of the links below to learn more or to become certified.
Certification Standards | Online Application
Program Requirements | Inspection Forms and Guidelines