Rooting hormones are not allowed in CNG production. These hormones are synthetically derived and are not in line with the National Organic Program either. CNG farmers need to stay away from rooting hormones and compounds unless they are OMRI-listed. There are…
Yes! We absolutely encourage CNG farmers and ranchers to use vaccines as part of their disease management plan. Since most conventional veterinary medications are not allowed, having a robust strategy for managing herd and flock health is key.
Synthetic micronutrients may only be used for fertility, they must be OMRI-listed, and there must be a documented deficiency in the form of a soil or tissue test. Remember to ask: Is this micronutrient… …being applied for crop/soil fertility? …OMRI-listed?…
CNG does not require that compost be OMRI-listed, we just ask farmers to verify with their supplier that the compost is: --properly composted (i.e. they are monitoring the C:N ratio, temperatures, and turning schedule) --not made from biosolids --free from…
Like our compost standards, CNG's manure requirements are based on National Organic Program, EPA, and FDA guidelines for food safety. For applications of manure, we require the following intervals between manure application and crop harvest: --120 day interval for crops in which…
CNG's compost standards are based on National Organic Program, EPA, and FDA guidelines for food safety. If a farmer wants to apply farm-produced compost that includes manure, they'll need to monitor the initial C:N ratio, take temperature readings, and turn the pile…
In order to determine if an input is allowed for use in your CNG operation, go through the following steps. Is the product OMRI-listed? If yes, you're good to go! (Note that we do not allow rotenone or synthetic hydroponic…
Send us a message!Someone from our team will get back to you shortly.
We are aware of concerns about off gassing and leaching, but there isn’t conclusive scientific evidence that would justify prohibiting them. These materials may be prohibited in the future, pending more evidence.
Recycled plastics present an increased rate of degradation and risk of leaching compared to virgin plastic, and additional risks posed by chemicals that may be added to plastics shipped overseas for recycling.