Cultivated ginseng generates up to $20 million annually in gross income statewide. Wisconsin and out-of-state residents who deal in ginseng root or seed must meet state requirements.

You will need a PDF reader to view the application packets, which you can print and mail to us with your payment.

Program Changes
In late 2009, the ginseng dealer, and ginseng grower registration packets were revised with ginseng dealers submitting one set of forms while ginseng growers send in a different set of forms.  Previously, dealers and growers used the same form. The out of state dealer registration and certificate have been eliminated.  Out of state dealers will use the dealer forms.

Cultivated Ginseng Grower Registration and Shipment Certificate – 5 page PDF

Wisconsin residents who grow cultivated ginseng root or seed must register with the department. Each shipment of cultivated ginseng that is sold to a Wisconsin dealer or shipped out of state also requires a ginseng certificate from our department.  Certificates are valid January 1 through December 31 of each year and there is a $15.00 fee per certificate.  The certificates will be mailed to you after you return the completed application along with the appropriate fee.  One certificate is required for each sale or shipment.
The application packet contains an instructional letter, a registration/certificate form, an informational brochure and a social security form which is required for individuals or sole proprietors who apply for a license, permit or certificate from the State of Wisconsin.

Cultivated Ginseng Dealer Registration and Shipment Certificate – 5 page PDF

If you sell Wisconsin cultivated ginseng, all dealers, no matter if you are located within Wisconsin or out of state, must register annually with the Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.  Each shipment of cultivated ginseng that is sold to another Wisconsin dealer or shipped out of state, must be accompanied by a ginseng certificate from our department.  Certificates are valid January 1 through December 31 of each year.  There is a $15.00 fee for each certificate.  The certificates will be mailed to you after you return the completed application along with the appropriate fee. 

The application packet contains an instructional letter, a registration/certificate form, an informational brochure and a social security form which is required for individuals or sole proprietors who apply for a license, permit or certificate from the State of Wisconsin.

Exporting Ginseng
If you intend to export dried ginseng root or seed to locations out of the United States, you must complete the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services CITES application. For more information on the CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) application. Please visit the US Fish and Wildlife Service ginseng web page for more information.

Registered Ginseng Growers - 2 page PDF
List of ginseng growers registered in Wisconsin.

Registered Ginseng Dealers - 1 page PDF

For more information call 608-224-4574 or email.