Any grower of potatoes in New Hampshire may make application to the commissioner of agriculture, markets, and food for inspection and certification of his potato crop for seed purposes, under such rules as the commissioner may adopt. The commissioner of agriculture, markets, and food or his authorized agents shall issue such certificates of inspection, and designate or provide such official tags for marking containers of certified seed and establish such standards of grade and quality as are necessary to safeguard the privileges and service provided for in this subdivision.