You bite into a sweet, juicy peach. For you food is preventative medicine. Paying the additional fifteen to twenty-five percent added to organic produce isn’t a problem, when you know the processes and systems are certified organic by an entity you trust. You read about the certification available through independent industry trusted charitable organizations like Certified Naturally Grown. Fraud by companies who sell organic fruits and vegetables almost gave you hesitation but because of companies like CNG, you’re not afraid anymore.
Local farming communities rely on the integrity, trust and commitment to healthy growing practice organizations like Certified Naturally Grown. Values mirroring what CNG expects from their certified farmers. Alice Varon, Executive Director of Certified Naturally Grown is dedicated to sustaining an environment of peer monitored certifications. In addition to contributing to the healthy tables across America, Varon is the North American representative for the International Federation of Agricultural Movements. IFOAM is an international entity with grassroots driven members committed to growing organic produce with local focused quality assurance programs. You can find out more about CNG certified farms in your area or becoming certified as a CNG farm at www.naturallygrown.org
Join us in thanking Certified Naturally Grown for continuous work to support organic growers.