Variant of NAICS 2017 Version 3.0 - Labour Force

8.1.1 - Agriculture

This classification variant comprises establishments coded to 'Crop production' (NAICS 111), 'Animal production and aquaculture' (NAICS 112), 'Support activities for crop production' (NAICS 1151), 'Support activities for animal production' (NAICS 1152), as well as 'Farming not elsewhere classified' (LFS code 1100).

Agriculture comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing crops, raising animals and providing related support activities.

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

111 - Crop production

This subsector comprises establishments, such as farms, orchards, groves, greenhouses and nurseries, primarily engaged in growing crops, plants, vines, trees and their seeds (excluding those engaged in forestry operations). Industries have been created taking into account input factors, such as suitable land, climatic conditions, type of equipment, and the amount and type of labour required. The production process is typically completed when the raw product or commodity grown reaches the farm gate for market, that is, at the point of first sale or price determination. Establishments in these industries may use traditional crop production methods, employ modified or improved crop inputs, or engage in organic crop production.

An establishment is classified within this subsector provided that fifty percent or more of the establishment's agricultural production consists of crops. Establishments with fifty percent or more crop production and with no one product or family of products accounting for fifty percent of the production are treated as combination crop farms and classified to 11199 All other crop farming, except if fifty percent or more of the production is a combination of oilseeds and grains, in which case they are classified to 11119 Other grain farming.

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.

1151 - Support activities for crop production

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing support activities for growing crops.

1152 - Support activities for animal production

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing support activities related to raising livestock, including companion animals.