Join the New York State Grown and Certified Program
Show New Yorkers that your products meet farm safe protocols and environmentally responsible practices by joining the New York State Grown and Certified program.
Qualify
Certification Criteria for Producers
Products are grown and produced in New York State.
Farms participate in a third-party food safety verification program, if applicable.
Producers participate in an environmental management program.
Grown & Certified Applications
Apply to become New York State Grown & Certified by filling out one of the below applications.
Agricultural Environmental Management
Participation in New York State Grown & Certified requires completion of Tier 2 or higher in the Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM) program.
AEM is a voluntary, confidential, incentive-based program that helps farmers protect important natural resources. Learn more at the link below.
If you would like to schedule a free, confidential AEM Risk Assessment for your farm, contact your County Soil and Water Conservation District.
AEM is a voluntary, confidential, incentive-based program that helps farmers protect important natural resources. Learn more at the link below.
If you would like to schedule a free, confidential AEM Risk Assessment for your farm, contact your County Soil and Water Conservation District.