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GROWN & CERTIFIED PROGRAM New York State Jessica Brooks
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
