Nelson and Pade Receives Organic Certification
Nelson and Pade, Inc. recently announced it is the first Certified Naturally Grown (CNG) Aquaponics Producer. CNG is a non-profit organization offering peer-review certification to farmers and beekeepers throughout the United States.
CNG recently announced a new certification program for aquaponic producers. Nelson and Pade, Inc. was the first to apply and the first to be certified in the new aquaponics program.
The standards for Certified Naturally Grown are based on the highest ideals of the organic movement and their approach is based on transparency and direct relationships.
Aquaponics combines fish and vegetable production, producing both in one integrated, sustainable system when combined with controlled environment agriculture, it can be done 365 days per year, continuously providing fresh, premium quality fresh vegetables.
“Aquaponics is an emerging approach to sustainable farming that’s particularly well-suited to navigating the challenges of food production in the twenty-first century” said Alice Varon, executive director of Certified Naturally Grown. “It can reliably provide fresh local produce in cities, deserts, and cold climates alike, twelve months per year, all while requiring a fraction of the water that’s needed in traditional soil-based farming operations. We are delighted to support and help guide the growth of aquaponic food production.”
In addition to operating an aquaponics facility, Nelson and Pade, Inc. offers comprehensive training programs, Clear Flow Aquaponic Systems and long term grower support. To date, individuals form nearly 90 countries have travelled to the Nelson and Pade, Inc. business campus and training facility to attend their Aquaponics Master Class.
For more information on aquaponic food production, visit the Nelson and Pade website. For more information on the certification program, visit the Certified Naturally Grown website.
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