Certified Naturally Grown Produce in Franklin, NC

At Winding Stair Farm, we’re proud to grow Certified Naturally Grown (CNG) vegetables and plant starts right here in Franklin, North Carolina. This grassroots certification is a trusted alternative to USDA Organic—designed specifically for small, direct-market farmers like us.

Our customers come from Franklin, Highlands, Sylva, and beyond to buy our Certified Naturally Grown produce—grown with care in the Western North Carolina mountains.

🌿 What Does Certified Naturally Grown Mean?

Certified Naturally Grown farmers follow strict ecological farming practices. That means:

• No synthetic fertilizers or pesticides
• No herbicides or GMOs
• Peer-reviewed annual inspections for transparency and accountability

In essence, it’s everything you expect from “organic,” without the cost and bureaucracy of USDA certification.

🌱 Why We Chose CNG Over USDA Organic

We’ve always grown our food using sustainable, chemical-free practices. But without a national label, it was hard to express that clearly. Certified Naturally Grown gave us the recognition we deserved—without the high costs of federal certification.

Our customers value transparency, and CNG’s peer-inspection model aligns with our philosophy: community, ecology, and trust.

🥕 What You Can Expect from Our Certified Naturally Grown Produce

Everything we grow—from tomatoes and squash to herbs and leafy greens—is CNG. You’ll taste the difference in every bite—and you can feel good knowing your food was grown with care for the land and for your health.