NAICS Code 444240 — Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers
National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is the only national industry under 44424 (Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers).
| Code | 444240 |
|---|---|
| Title | Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers |
| Level | National Industry (6-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
| SBA size standard | $21.5 million in average annual receipts |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing nursery and garden products, such as trees, shrubs, plants, seeds, bulbs, and sod, that are predominantly grown elsewhere. These establishments may sell a limited amount of a product they grow themselves. Also included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in retailing farm supplies, such as animal (except pet) feed, fertilizers, agricultural chemicals, and pesticides.
Is a business under 444240 "small"?
Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 444240 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed $21.5 million in average annual receipts. Small-business status determines eligibility for federal set-aside contracts, SAM.gov certifications and SBA loan programs — receipts are averaged over the latest 5 fiscal years.
Where 444240 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 44-45 | Retail Trade |
| Subsector | 444 | Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers |
| Industry Group | 4442 | Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Retailers |
| NAICS Industry | 44424 | Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers |
| National Industry | 444240 | Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers |
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Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.