Beer, Wine, Cider or Spirits
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The New York State Grown & Certified program makes it easy for consumers to identify local, safely handled, and environmentally responsible agricultural products. This voluntary program is a cooperative effort among producers, processors, wholesalers, retailers, restaurants, and the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets to meet consumer demand for high-quality food and agricultural products. Upon acceptance to the New York State Grown & Certified program, participants will be able to display a new high-impact label that will clearly stand out, telling the consumer their food handling practices are audited and they operate their farms in an environmentally responsible manner.
Beer Program Requirements & Application
Program Requirements
- Eligibility: Any New York State labeled product line, as defined by the State Liquor Authority.
- Applicability: Minimum of 60% hops, malts, and grains, by volume, are grown in New York State.
- Food Safety: Beverage manufacturers must have a 20-C and brewery license or Farm Brewery License. Any inspection-related issues must be resolved within 30 days.
- Environmental Stewardship:Every three years, farm suppliers are required to participate/renew in the Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM) program, administered by their county Soil and Water Conservation district, with the completion of Tier 2 of the program (or higher). Renewals must be submitted to the Department.
- Formulation Statements: Formulation statements will be required for each product using the NYS Grown & Certified label. Certifications are product specific, not facility wide.
Application
Wine Program Requirements & Application
Program Requirements
- Eligibility: Any New York State labeled product line, as defined by the State Liquor Authority.
- NY Requirement: Minimum 75% grapes/fruit (by volume) grown in New York. 100% of NY grapes must be from NYS Grown & Certified farms.
- Food Safety: Beverage manufacturers must have a 20-C and winery license OR farm winery license. Any inspection related issues must be resolved within 30 days.
- Environmental: Farm supplier must participate in AEM (Agricultural Environmental Management) program through their county Soil & Water department or the NY Vineyard Certification program through NY Sustainable Winegrowing. Producer/supplier must have assessment completed every three years.
- Formulation Statements: Formulation statements are required for each product using the NYS Grown & Certified label. Certifications are product specific.
Application
Cider Program Requirements & Application
Program Requirements
- Eligibility: Any New York State labeled product line, as defined by the State Liquor Authority.
- NY Requirement: 100% apples or other pome fruit (by volume) must be from NY farms, 51% of that must be from NYS Grown & Certified farms.
- Food Safety: Beverage manufacturers must have a 20-C and cidery license or Farm Cidery License. Any inspection-related issues must be resolved within 30 days.
- Environmental:Every three years, farm suppliers are required to participate/renew in the Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM) program, administered by their county Soil and Water Conservation district, with the completion of Tier 2 of the program (or higher). Renewals must be submitted to the Department .
- Formulation Statements: Formulation statements will be required for each product using the NYS Grown & Certified label. Certifications are product specific, not facility wide.
Application
Spirits Program Requirements & Application
Program Requirements
- Eligibility: Any New York State labeled product line, as defined by the State Liquor Authority.
- Applicability: Minimum of 75% fruits, vegetables, grain and grain products, honey, maple sap, or other agricultural products must be sourced from NYS Grown & Certified farms.
- Food Safety: Beverage manufacturers must have a 20C and distillery license OR Farm Distillery License. Any inspection-related issues must be resolved within 30 days.
- Environmental Stewardship:Every three years, farm suppliers are required to participate/renew in the Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM) program, administered by their county Soil and Water Conservation district with the completion of Tier 2 of the program (or higher) OR the NY Vineyard Certification program through NY Sustainable Winegrowing. Renewals must be submitted to the Department.
- Formulation Statements: Formulation statements will be required for each product using the NYS Grown & Certified label. Certifications are product specific, not facility wide.
