Overview
The New York State Grown & Certified program makes it easy for consumers to identify local, safely handled, and environmentally responsible agricultural products. This voluntary program is a cooperative effort among producers, processors, wholesalers, retailers, restaurants, and the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets to meet consumer demand for high-quality food and agricultural products. Upon acceptance to the New York State Grown & Certified program, participants will be able to display a new high-impact label that will clearly stand out, telling the consumer their food handling practices are audited and they operate their farms in an environmentally responsible manner.
Program Requirements & Application
Program Requirements
- Applicability: "New York-Approved Treated Firewood/Pest-Free", firewood that has been heated at 160℉ for 75 minutes is eligible for admission into the NYS Grown & Certified Program
- Environmental Stewardship: Wood is sourced from forestland that participates in one of the following environmental management programs, or equivalent:
- Every three years, farms are required to participate/renew in the Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM) program, administered by their county Soil and Water Conservation district, with the completion of Tier 2 of the program (or higher). Renewals must be submitted to the Department.
- Certified Tree Farmer, administered by the American Tree Farm System
Application