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

CNG Farmer Liz Visser

“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

CNG Farm Hole in the Woods 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 of Hole in the Woods Farm, IN

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"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

Certification Process

1. Pick the certification that fits your farm

Certified Naturally Grown Alternative Organic Produce


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



Certified Naturally Grown Alternative Organic Livestock

  Livestock: For animals - ruminants, pigs, and poultry



Certified Naturally Grown Organic Alternative Beekeeping
  Apiary: For beekeepers who focus on honey and bee health


Certified Naturally Grown Organic Alternative Aquaponic


  Aquaponics: For systems the integrate fish and plants


Certified Naturally Grown Organic Alternative Mushroom
  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 about standards, please reach out to [email protected]

3. Fulfill just 3 annual requirements

These can all be done after your application is approved

Alternative Organic Certified Naturally Grown Requirements

 

Sign up below if you'd like us to stay in touch with you, and for instant access to our free checklist to determine if CNG is the best fit for your farm.

>>If you don't see any fields, that means we have your information already. You can just click the orange "Update info" button to immediately have our tips emailed to you.

As always, please share this page with any farmer friends who might be interested.

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Travis Darr Travis Darr
Joel Dille Joel Dille


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