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.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 444240 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers |
| SBA Size Standard | $21,500,000 |
| IRS PBA Code | 444200 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 44-45 → 444 → 4442 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
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)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
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.
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 444240 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 444240 is 'Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 44-45 (Retail Trade); the SBA small-business size standard is $21,500,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 444240?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 444240 is $21,500,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 444240?
NAICS code 444240 maps to the legacy 1987 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.