444240 — Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers
Description
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 (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 5191 - Farm Supplies (via SIC1987:5191→NAICS1997:44422→2002:444220→2007:444220→2012:444220→2017:444220→2022:444240)
- SIC 5193 - Flowers, Nursery Stock, and Florists’ Supplies (via SIC1987:5193→NAICS1997:44422→2002:444220→2007:444220→2012:444220→2017:444220→2022:444240)
- SIC 5261 - Retail Nurseries, Lawn and Garden Supply Stores (via SIC1987:5261→NAICS1997:44422→2002:444220→2007:444220→2012:444220→2017:444220→2022:444240)
- SIC 5421 - Meat and Fish (via SIC1987:5421→NAICS1997:45439→2002:454390→2007:454390→2012:454390→2017:454390→2022:444240)
- SIC 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses (via SIC1987:5961→NAICS1997:45411→2002:454112→2007:454112→2012:454112→2017:454110→2022:444240)
- SIC 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments (via SIC1987:5963→NAICS1997:45439→2002:454390→2007:454390→2012:454390→2017:454390→2022:444240)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC 6115 — Generators and Generator Sets, Electrical
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 444240 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 444240 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers' under Sector 44-45 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 444240? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $21,500,000 for NAICS code 444240 (Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 444240? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 444240 (Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5191 - Farm Supplies, 5193 - Flowers, Nursery Stock, and Florists’ Supplies, 5261 - Retail Nurseries, Lawn and Garden Supply Stores, 5421 - Meat and Fish, 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses, 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 444240:
- Sector 44-45 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Retail Trade sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 444240 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers).
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.