Peer Review Certification for ecological farmers and beekeepers
Certified Naturally Grown (CNG) offers peer-review certification to farmers and beekeepers producing food, flowers, and fiber for their local communities by working in harmony with nature, without relying on synthetic chemicals or GMOs.
Our standards are based on the highest ideals of the organic movement. Our approach is based on transparency, direct relationships and a firm belief in our ability to create something uniquely valuable by working together.
Why Join CNG?
It’s botheducational and comfortingto have access through CNG to the wisdom of farmers with similar concerns and growing conditions.
Liz - Owl's Nest Farm
One year, our alpaca pasture flooded and then we spent the summer battling the Colorado potato beetle. Thanks to advice from a fellow farmer during our inspection, our yield was actually quite high that year and we were able to recover.Being CNG is the most amazing professional development!
Chad and Xenia - Hole in the Woods Farm
I enjoy being CNG certified because it provides accountability to my CSA members and market customers for my growing practices. I appreciate the peer review system, because I feel connected to a community of small scale, sustainable farmers across the country!
Liz Visser - Blandford Nature Center Farm
It’s more than how we label our products or how we grow vegetables, we really value meeting and learning from other growers. We grow our community through the farmer-to-farmer peer certification process.
Ed Graves - Tiny Bridge Farm
Upcoming Events
September 23
Farmer Meetup: Herbs and Medicinals
The value-added possibilities are endless for growers of herbs and other medicinals—teas, tinctures, salves, soaps, and so much more! Herb…
October 14
Remote Observed Inspection: Sissiboo Organics
Neil Ellis of Sissiboo Organics will receive the inspection. The diverse produce farm is in Bear River, Nova Scotia and…
October 21
Peer Review Class (10/21)
This two-hour class is for Certified Naturally Grown produce and flower growers. Our aim is to provide an engaging and…
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What's New
How to Store Carrots Long Term from Kat the Farmer
Below is a transcript from the video “How to Store Carrots Long Term” from CNG member Kat the Farmer.…
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Update to CNG Apiary Standards
Updates to Apiary Standards for CNG Beekeepers We recently made some updates to the CNG Apiary Standards to ensure they…
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How 3 Porch Farms Plants Dahlias in Georgia
This text was written by Mandy + Steve O’ Shea of 3 Porch Farms. It is an excerpt from their…
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