Community Stakeholders as Observers to CNG's On-Farm Inspections
Peer inspections have always been at the heart of CNG's certification model. This will never change, but a new option for our on-farm inspection process will have wide-reaching benefits for farmers and their community.
Beginning in 2019, community members will have the option to observe a CNG farm's annual inspection, and be an official part of the certification process.
This approach allows the Observer to really understand what it means to run a farm according to CNG's standards, and to listen in on a discussion among knowledgeable producers, while experiencing a rare behind-the-scenes view of a farm.
Farmers will benefit by developing stronger ties with local community members, while some will gain valuable flexibility around our "No repeat inspectors" rule. Everyone benefits with the added transparency Observers will bring.