FARGO, N.D. - The North Dakota State Seed Department is reminding retailers they must meet minimum requirements to handle bulk certified seed.
In order to handle and sell certified seed, retailers must be inspected and approved by the North Dakota State Seed Department. Bulk retailers must meet certain minimum requirements for equipment and management practices to ensure compliance with state seed certification regulations, state seed laws and the Federal Seed Act.
A permit is required to operate as a certified seed bulk retail facility in North Dakota. Permits are issued on an annual basis following an inspection by a Seed Department inspector. Facility managers are under agreement to handle all seed and records according to certification rules and regulations.
Specific requirements for facility management can be found on the North Dakota State Seed Department website at www.ndseed.com .
Seed retailers interested in adding certified seed to their product line are encouraged to contact the North Dakota State Department at (701) 231-5400 to learn more.
