Certified Naturally Grown

Certified Naturally Grown is a grassroots alternative to the USDA's National Organic Program meant primarily for direct-market farmers and beekeepers distributing through local channels such as farmer's markets, roadside stands, local restaurants, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs and small local grocery stores.

Learn more: Certified Naturally Grown website

Conformity assessment | How is compliance with this ecolabel's standard ensured?

Conformity with Certified Naturally Grown's standard is verified by our own organization (second party) following A list of eligible inspectors is at www.naturallygrown.org/inspectioninfo and www.naturallygrown.org/inspectioninfoapiary

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Managing organization | Who manages this ecolabel?

Name

Certified Naturally Grown, Inc.

Member of

IFOAM

Type

Non-profit

Also manages

None.

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