North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Canada 2017 Version 3.0

11 - Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

This sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing crops, raising animals, harvesting timber, harvesting fish and other animals from their natural habitats and providing related support activities.

Establishments primarily engaged in agricultural research or that supply veterinary services are not included in this sector.

112 - Animal production and aquaculture

This subsector comprises establishments, such as ranches, farms and feedlots, primarily engaged in raising animals, producing animal products and fattening animals. Industries have been created taking into account input factors such as suitable grazing or pasture land, specialized buildings, type of equipment, and the amount and type of labour required.

An establishment is classified within this subsector provided that fifty percent or more of the establishment's agricultural production consists of animal production or aquaculture. Establishments with fifty percent or more animal production or aquaculture and with no one product or family of products accounting for fifty percent of the production are treated as combination animal farms and classified to 11299 All other animal production.

1129 - Other animal production

This industry group comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry group, primarily engaged in raising animals, such as bees, horses and other equines, rabbits and other fur-bearing animals, llamas, deer, worms, crickets, laboratory animals and companion animals, for example dogs, cats, pet birds and other pets. The production of animal products, such as honey and other bee products, are also included. Establishments primarily engaged in raising a combination of animals, with no one predominating, are also included in this industry group.

11291 - Apiculture

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in raising bees, collecting and gathering honey, and performing other apiculture activities.

11292 - Horse and other equine production

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in raising horses, mules, donkeys and other equines.

11293 - Fur-bearing animal and rabbit production

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in raising fur-bearing animals, including rabbits.

11299 - All other animal production

This industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry, primarily engaged in raising animals, such as llamas, bison, wild boar, deer, elk, worms, crickets, laboratory animals and companion animals, for example dogs, cats, pet birds and other pets. Establishments primarily engaged in raising a combination of animals, with no one predominating, are also included in this industry.

• Exclusion(s)

  • raising aquatic animals (See 112510 Aquaculture)
  • raising bees (See 112910 Apiculture)
  • raising cattle (See 1121 Cattle ranching and farming)
  • raising fur-bearing animals, including rabbits (See 112930 Fur-bearing animal and rabbit production)
  • raising hogs and pigs (See 112210 Hog and pig farming)
  • raising horses and other equines (See 112920 Horse and other equine production)
  • raising poultry (See 1123 Poultry and egg production)
  • raising sheep and goats (See 1124 Sheep and goat farming)