New York Grown & Certified is a food certification that recognizes food grown and harvested in NY that also meets high standards of food safety and environmental stewardship. The program is designed to support NY farmers, boost agricultural economy, and increase transparency for consumers. Once certified, New York State Grown & Certified partners and retailers can use the official seal on their products and other marketing resources. The state has also committed to putting forth significant marketing efforts for the program aimed at restaurants, institutional buyers and consumers.  

For Consumers: 

Where Can I Buy NYS Grown and Certified Products?

Check the map to find producers near you! 

NYS Grown & Certified Mapper (arcgis.com) 

For Farmers: 

Who is eligible?  

New York State Grown & Certified is open to New York producers who adhere to the best practices in safe food handling and environmental stewardship. It is currently available to produce growers who are certified for Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and are participating in Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM) plans. 

Why Join the New York State Grown & Certified Program?  

Extensive research shows that the New York State Grown & Certified label builds on the existing positive perception that residents have of NYS produce, with people saying they would buy more (74%), pay more (49%), and favor food bearing this label over food that did not (96%). 

Access to marketing support and use of the New York State Grown & Certified logo 

Participants in New York State Grown & Certified will have access to the label, which will promote awareness and highlight producers meeting the program’s standards. Participants will also be featured on the New York State Grown & Certified web page, while promotional materials are designed to encourage program participation among producers, and to educate retail, wholesale, restaurant, and institutional buyers.
 

Click here to register! 

Get Certified | New York State Grown & Certified (ny.gov) 

For More Information: 

NYS Grown & Certified Home Page | New York State Grown & Certified 

Reach out to our technicians:

Ron Thorn
Ron@wayneNYswcd.org 

Ian Priestley
Ian@wayneNYswcd.org