License Information
Nursery Stock Grower Certificate
The license information below is specific to the state of Minnesota.
Description
License Requirements:
-Annual inspection of nursery stock by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. (NOTE: Applicants must supply maps to all growing sites to be inspected and certified and list all sources of nursery stock that they propose to sell and/or distribute for the certificate year.)
"Nursery stock" means a plant intended for planting or propagation, including but not limited to, trees, shrubs, vines, perennials, biennials, grafts, cuttings, and buds that may be sold for propagation whether cultivated or wild, and all viable parts of these plants.
-Issued certificate must be posted and visible at the grower's sales location.
-Certificates must be renewed annually.
To renew your certificate, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture will send you a renewal application 30 days prior to your certificate's expiration date. If you need a duplicate certificate, please contact Karen Matthees, Licensing Coordinator, lisinfo@mda.state.mn.us or (651) 201-6515.
Completed applications should be mailed along with the appropriate payment to:
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Cashier
625 N. Robert Street
St. Paul, MN 55155
License Fees:
Nursery Stock Growers pay an annual fee based on the area of all acreage on which nursery stock is grown for certification as follows:
Number of Acres Certificate Fee
Less than one-half acre $150
One-half acre to 2 acres $200
Over 2 acres up to 5 acres $300
Over 5 acres up to 10 acres $350
Over 10 acres up to 20 acres $500
Over 20 acres up to 40 acres $650
Over 40 acres up to 50 acres $800
Over 50 acres up to 200 acres $1,100
Over 200 acres up to 500 acres $1,500
Over 500 acres $1,500
plus $2 for each
additional acre.
Certification fees are not refundable.
Period:
January 1-December 31
Determination:
1 to 2 weeks.
Other Information:
See MN Stats Chapter 18H.
Licensing Authority
Agriculture, Minnesota Dept. of Dairy and Food Inspection Division Minnesota Department of Agriculture,90 West Plato Boulevard,St. Paul,MN 55107,6512972200,webinfo@mda.state.mn.us,http://www.mda.state.mn.us
Phone: (651) 297-2200
Email: webinfo@mda.state.mn.us
http://www.mda.state.mn.us
Data is collected by the Department of Employment and Economic Development.
