The Systems Approach to Nursery Certification
Certification of nursery stock for intrastate, interstate, and international shipping has become increasingly challenging for industry and regulatory agencies due to higher shipping volumes, increasing regulated pest pressure, more rigorous shipping requirements, and dwindling resources. The goal of SANC (Systems Approach to Nursery Certification) is to address these challenges and enhance existing programs.
SANC reduces pest risk associated with nursery stock by identifying and dealing with pest hazards at all stages in the plant production system. SANC-certified facilities use production practices that reduce the risk of spreading plant pests through trade.
“Going through the SANC process
helped us create a better organizational
structure. Putting our plan on paper
fortifies what we’ve been working towards.”
Mike Richardson,
Walla Walla Nursery, WA
Refer to A Framework for a Systems Approach to Nursery Certification (pdf) for a complete explanation of the SANC system.
Contact your State Plant Regulatory Agency to ask about SANC in your state, apply and set up a preliminary meeting.
- Benefits of SANC provides more on the benefits of the Program.
- Program Standards describes the requirements for participation in the SANC Program.
- SANC Testimonials provides testimonials from facilities that have gone through the certification process.
