Soil Preparation, Planting, & Cultivating
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 115112 directly.
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Official definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in performing a soil preparation activity or crop production service, such as plowing, fertilizing, seed bed preparation, planting, cultivating, and crop protecting services.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Which code does this activity belong in?
The code covers establishments performing soil preparation and early-stage crop production services, including plowing, fertilizing, seed bed preparation, planting, and cultivating. It excludes mechanical harvesting operations classified in Crop Harvesting, Primarily by Machine, and postharvest activities such as cleaning, drying, sorting, and packing classified in Postharvest Crop Activities. Cotton ginning is classified separately in Cotton Ginning, and farm management services that oversee entire farm operations are classified in Farm Management Services.