Benefits

 1. Highlight your commitment to producing food for your community without synthetic chemicals or GMOs

 2. Gain access to more selective farmers markets and co-ops

 3. Join a community of like-minded farmers

 4. Qualify for free perks + a chance to win free design services if you apply by May 15th

 ...and so much more! 

Don't Just Take Our Word For It...

“It’s both educational and comforting to have access through CNG to the wisdom of farmers with similar concerns and growing conditions."
- Liz of Owl's Nest Farm, MD

"Raising high quality produce is part of our passion and history, which is why we are Certified Naturally Grown. Plus, I see CNG as a community-based certification for local farms. That means more to me than certified organic."
- Addis of Bugg Farm, GA

"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 of Hole in the Woods Farm, IN

"We joined CNG to be a part of a community committed to better farming practices. We wanted the support and the credibility that goes with being part of an international body that certifies natural farming best practices. CNG is perfect for our farm because they believe what we believe. CNG is a terrific organization of people who all want to make a difference to our planet."
- Chris of Santa Rosa Ranch, BC

Upcoming Live Video Q&A Sessions

Have questions? We have answers! Sign up for a video conference on the dates below to meet with CNG's Executive Director, Alice Varon, and Programs Coordinator, Abbe Lentz, plus other prospective CNG members. Our Intro to CNG: Does it Fit Your Farm? video session will provide:

- a brief orientation to CNG
- an opportunity to connect with other prospective CNG producers, 
- a new platform to ask any questions

Tuesday, April 9 - Register here!
7pm Eastern * 6pm Central * 4pm Pacific

Monday, April 15 - Register here!
12:30pm Eastern * 11:30am Central * 9:30am Pacific

Certification Process

1. Pick the certification that fits your farm

Produce: For veggies, fruits, flowers, herbs, grains, maple, and Christmas tree

Livestock: For animals - ruminants, pigs, and poultry

Apiary: For beekeepers who focus on honey and bee health

Aquaponics: For systems the integrate fish and plants

Mushroom: For indoor and outdoor mushroom producers

2. Review the standards for your certification type

• Are they clear to you? 
• Are they a good fit?
• If yes, create a CNG producer account and apply!
• If you have questions, please reach out to gareth@naturallygrown.org

3. Fulfill just 3 annual requirements

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