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Fertilizers

Products formulated or processed to provide nutrients for plant growth and/or beneficial bacteria to convert nutrients into plant usable forms. Biobased fertilizers, which are likely to consist mostly of biobased components, may include both biobased and chemical components.

Product Details

To the maximum extent practicable, federal agencies are required to buy sustainable products, which are products that meet the purchasing program(s) listed below.

If there is more than one program listed below, agencies are directed to prioritize multi-attribute products, which meet statutory purchasing program requirements (asterisk) and one or more required Environmental Protection Agency purchasing programs.

Review our frequently asked questions for more information.

Product Type

Procurement Info

Where to Buy

Fertilizer from Recovered Organic Materials
  • CPG CPG opens in new window asterisk
  • (100% recovered organic materials)
Biobased Fertilizers
  • USDA BioPreferred® Program USDA BioPreferred® Program opens in new window asterisk
  • (71% biobased content)

  • Note. In instances when federal agencies must choose between an item that is CPG and an item that is USDA BioPreferred, and both items meet the agency's needs, federal agencies are directed to procure the CPG item in accordance with FAR 23.104(c)(1)opens in new window.
Legal Requirements Lists federal requirements related to the purchase of this item, including applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements
Guiding Principles
Contributes to meeting The Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings