Seed Program Advisory Committee
The committee member must be knowledgeable about the seed industry in Minnesota including an understanding of the Minnesota Seed Law (M.S. 21.80-21.92), the Minnesota Screenings Act (M.S. 21.71-21.78) and the Federal Seed Act (CFR, Title 7, Part 201). The member will advise the Commissioner of Agriculture regarding the seed regulatory program in Minnesota and the implementation of the Minnesota Seed Law. The committee member will also evaluate species for invasiveness and harmfulness and make a recommendation to the Commissioner of Agriculture regarding their recommendation for the listing of prohibited and restricted noxious weed seeds.
Michael Merriman 625 Robert Street North St. Paul, MN 55155 michael.merriman@state.mn.us (651) 201-6386