GROWN & CERTIFIED PROGRAMNew York State

Jessica Brooks

WHAT is NYS G&C?

» Marketing Campaign to promote NY ag products

» Evolution of Pride of NY Program

» Multi-Commodity, farm-based

» First state program to certify safe food handling and

environmental stewardship

WHAT DOES THIS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM DO?» Addresses consumer awareness of food safety and

environmental issues» Differentiates New York’s agricultural products in the

marketplace» Provides producers with meaningful branding and an on-label

logo» Replaces formulation statements for the Farm-to-School

program» Opens one up to grant funding

HOW DOES ONE QUALIFY FOR THIS PROGRAM?

ADHERES TO FOOD SAFETY

GUIDELINES

FOLLOWSENVIRONMENTAL

STANDARDS

GROWS OR PRODUCES IN

NEW YORK STATE

Eligible Commodities

• Produce• Dairy• Eggs• Seafood• Meat• Poultry• Christmas Trees• Maple• Craft Beverages

• Honey• Processed Products• Nursery/Greenhouse• Cut Flowers• Wood Products

Participating Dairy ProcessorsHillcrest DairyHoofprint Cheese Company LLCHudson Valley FreshKing Brothers DairyMercer's DairyNorth Country CreameryPainted Goat Farm, LLCPerry's Ice Cream Co., Inc.Quality Dairy Farms, Inc.Ronnybrook Farm Dairy, Inc.Shadow Valley FarmStap Dairy, Inc.Stewart's Shops Corp.The Indian Milk & Honey Co.Upstate NiagaraWestmeadow Farm

Acorn Hill Farm, LLCAdirondack CreameryAgri-Mark / Cabot CheeseArgyle Cheese Factory LLCAutumn Ridge Goat FarmBeecher's Handmade CheeseBerle FarmBoice Brother's Dairy, Inc.Byrne DairyCedar Hedge FarmChobaniCraigs Station CreameryCROPP Cooperative/Organic ValleyEat Me Ice Cream LLCGoodale Farms IncGreat Lakes CheeseHidden Pastures Dairy

30% NY Eligible Database

certified.ny.gov

American Dairy Association Northeast at 65 ShopRite stores.

Retail Partnerships

Contact

Jessica BrooksJessica.Brooks@agriculture.ny.gov518-424-1336

www.certified.ny.gov