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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.

Liz Visser of Owl's Nest Farm, MD

It’s both educational and comforting to have access through CNG to the wisdom of farmers with similar concerns and growing conditions.

Liz - Owl's Nest Farm
Chad and Xenia of Hole in the Woods Farm, IN

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
Liz Visser of Blandford Nature Center Farm, MI

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
Ed of Tiny Bridge Farm, NC

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

October 5

Remote Observed Inspection: Illinois Country Harvest

Observing a remote inspection (ROI) is a great way to connect with growers around the country, meet new CNG farmers,…

What's New

Happy Valley farm grows food for Hickory Farmers Market, restaurants on 1 acre of land

A small family farm in the Happy Valley community of Caldwell County produces fruit and vegetables on a little more…

Announcing New Farm School Course Lineup

CNG Farm School is the home of our educational offerings, created to help you become a better farmer. Taught by…

Compost, Manure, and the In-between

Compost is a key input for many CNG farms, helping farmers improve their soil structure, fertility, tilth, organic matter levels,…

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