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Which of the following types of manure may be used on a CNG farm?

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Hog

Cow

Poultry

Rabbit

All of the above

None of the above

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Which of the following factors should be considered when determining appropriate buffers for a CNG field adjacent to a conventional farm?

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Prevailing wind

Topography

Intervening barriers (buildings, hedgerows, etc.)

All of the above

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When is it ok for a CNG farmer to use pelleted seed?

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Never

Anytime

Only if the coating complies with CNG and organic standards

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What prohibited ingredient should growers make sure is not in their potting mix?

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Peat moss

Synthetic wetting agent

Perlite

Coco coir

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Polyfilm (plastic mulch) is allowed in CNG production, but must be removed at the end of each season.

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True

False

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If 75% of a CNG farmer’s seeds are organic they are in compliance. No additional steps are necessary.

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True

False

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Biodegradable mulch (biofilm) is allowed in CNG production with certain restrictions.

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True

False

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Can a CNG farmer use an input that isn’t OMRI listed?

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No, never

Yes, as long as they know another CNG farmer who uses it

Maybe. The farmer must check that the input's ingredients are allowed on CNG operations

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CNG farmers are ONLY allowed to use potting mix that is OMRI-listed.

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True

False

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What is the typical minimum buffer width between a CNG farm field and an area of potential contamination (roadside, conventional neighbor, etc.)?

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10 ft

20 ft

100 ft

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How many seed sources does a CNG grower need to check with before they can buy conventional seed for a particular variety?

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None

One

Three

Never buy conventional seeds

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Does CNG require annual soil tests?

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Yes. CNG farmers must test their soil each year

Not specifically, but CNG highly recommends soil testing

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When does CNG REQUIRE a soil or foliar test?

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Every year

When a producer wants to use a restricted micronutrient

Only when a producer first applies to be CNG certified

Never

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A CNG farmer can use conventional cover crop seed if they aren’t able to find reasonably priced organic seed.

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True

False

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When is it ok for a CNG farmer to use treated seeds?

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Never

Anytime

Only if the treatment complies with CNG and organic standards

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Can CNG farmers buy transplants off-farm?

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No. All transplants must be grown on site

Yes, but only if they are certified organic

Yes, but only if they are grown according to CNG standards

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Is it ok for a CNG farmer to mix finished compost into their potting mix?

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Yes

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A CNG farmer wants to grow Nantes carrots, but their main seed supplier doesn’t carry organic Nantes seeds. What is their best option?

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Maybe just give yellow carrots a try this year

Buy conventional Nantes seeds, as long as 95% of their total seed order is organic

Buy conventional seeds after checking with at least three organic seed suppliers

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What is another name for the Manure Rule?

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¾ rule

90/120 rule

60/40 rule

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Is it ok for a CNG farmer to mix raw manure into their potting mix?

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Yes

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