CNG requires that growers have one year of experience producing and selling their products before applying for certification. We look for practices to be tried and tested to ensure that growing methods are successful and sustainable. Let us know that you're interested in certification; we'd…
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…
Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS) are locally-focused quality assurance systems. They certify producers based on active participation of stakeholders and are built on a foundation of trust, social networks and knowledge exchange. Certified Naturally Grown is a Participatory Guarantee System. PGS have existed for…
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Just visit our online listing of CNG members. Click the state name to see all farms in your state, or do a search by zip code to find farms within a certain radius of where you live
Every certified member must complete an online application. That is reviewed by CNG staff. Once accepted, it’s posted on their online profile for the public to see. The annual peer-review inspections also help ensure the program’s integrity. The local nature…
There are three core requirements that must be completed annually: the signed Declaration, membership dues, and the on-site inspection. There is also a "work requirement"; each member must conduct an inspection of another CNG farm (as long as there is…
Yes! We launched our aquaponic and mushroom certification programs in 2016. Be sure to review the standards and register for updates on our Mushroom and Aquaponics pages.
Please review the Certification Types page/s that apply to you. If your practices seem like a good fit, then apply online. You can expect to hear back from us within two weeks.
We recommend $200 or more per year, but members have the option to pay less. We offer several payment plans to make it easier to pay the recommended $200 over time in smaller amounts. Farmers who wish to pay less…