What must nursery stock shipped under a written agreement acknowledge?

When nursery stock is shipped under a written agreement, it is crucial for the agreement to acknowledge the failure to comply with standards. This is important because it ensures both parties understand and agree on the quality and regulatory compliance of the plants being sold. Nursery stock must meet certain phytosanitary and quality standards to prevent the spread of pests and diseases, as well as to ensure customer satisfaction. Acknowledgment of compliance failures helps in establishing accountability and maintaining trust between the buyer and seller. In the case of non-compliance, it can lead to potential consequences, including returned products, financial disputes, or legal action.

While understanding the buyer's identity, product pricing, and the source of plants can also be important aspects of a sales agreement, they do not hold the same critical urgency in terms of regulatory compliance and public health that acknowledgment of non-compliance standards does. This focus on compliance is a cornerstone of maintaining healthy nursery stock and ensuring that both legal requirements and consumer expectations are met.