Horticulture & Specialty Crops
Nursery Certification Checklist
Use this checklist to prepare for nursery certification. It helps growers collect records and prepare stock and sites for review. Keep a printed copy handy and fill it in as you work.
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What is on this checklist
- Contact the state certifying agency
- Review current requirements
- Confirm stock is clearly labeled
- Keep source records
- Maintain sanitation steps
- Prepare site for inspection
- Keep inspection reports
- Fix any findings
How to use this checklist
Work down the list in the same order each time so nothing gets skipped. Anything marked FIX should be handled before the job starts and written down.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA APHIS and eXtension.
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