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Can I Sell This Seed?
Learn how you can use the seeds you purchase.
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Consumer Protection
Seed labeling requirements, including label details, legal buying and selling, and guidelines for agricultural, garden, and conservation purposes.
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Seed Complaints
Information on when and how to file a complaint.
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Seed Program Partners
Information on the Seed Program Advisory Committee and partners.
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Screenings
The Minnesota Screenings Act regulates seed screenings sales and requires purchasers to hold a permit for treating weed seeds.
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Minnesota Noxious Weed Seed List
The Minnesota Noxious Weed Seed List helps the seed industry comply with the Minnesota Seed Law.
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Nursery and Christmas Tree Farm Survey
The Nursery and Christmas Tree Farm Survey monitors for invasive pests in Minnesota nurseries and Christmas tree farms to aid early detection.

As of early March 2025, federal funding for the Specialty Crop Block Grant remains uncertain.

USDA typically releases their Request for Applications (RFA), which outlines the program parameters and due dates, in late January. In early March 2025, USDA staff indicated they don’t have any specific dates for releasing their RFA, but they would provide more information as they receive it. State agencies typically release their Request for Proposals (RFPs) before USDA releases their RFA so there's enough time to receive and review proposals, work with subrecipients, and put together a state plan for submission to USDA. Like many other state departments of agriculture, we released our RFP in anticipation of receiving the RFA and are awaiting further guidance from USDA.

Our organization Is trying to determine if it’s a good time to apply and we’re wondering about the longevity of this grant opportunity given federal funding uncertainties and changes in priorities. Is this program one that is safe from these threats?

As of early March 2025, federal funding for the Specialty Crop Block Grant remains uncertain.

USDA typically releases their Request for Applications (RFA), which outlines the program parameters and due dates, in late January. In early March 2025, USDA staff indicated they don’t have any specific dates for releasing their RFA, but they would provide more information as they receive it. State agencies typically release their Request for Proposals (RFPs) before USDA releases their RFA so there's enough time to receive and review proposals, work with subrecipients, and put together a state plan for submission to USDA. Like many other state departments of agriculture, we released our RFP in anticipation of receiving the RFA and are awaiting further guidance from USDA.

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