The Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing crops, raising animals, harvesting timber, and harvesting fish and other animals from a farm, ranch, or their natural habitats.
Sector 11: Overview
The establishments within this sector are commonly referred to as farms, ranches, dairies, greenhouses, nurseries, orchards, or hatcheries. A farm can consist of either a single tract of land or multiple separate tracts, which may be held under different tenures. For instance, one tract may be owned by the farm operator while another is rented. The operation of the farm can be carried out solely by the operator, with the assistance of household members or hired employees, or through a partnership, corporation, or other types of organizations. In cases where a landowner has one or more tenants, renters, croppers, or managers, each piece of land operated by them is considered a farm.
This sector can be classified into two fundamental activities: agricultural production and agricultural support activities. Agricultural production encompasses establishments that undertake all aspects of the farm or ranch operation, such as farm owner-operators and tenant farm operators. On the other hand, agricultural support activities involve establishments that perform one or more activities associated with farm operation, including soil preparation, planting, harvesting, and management, on a contractual or fee basis.
In This Sector
| Subsector Code | Subsector |
|---|---|
| 111 | Crop Production |
| 112 | Animal Production |
| 113 | Forestry and Logging |
| 114 | Fishing, Hunting, and Trapping |
| 115 | Agriculture and Forestry Support |
Exclusions
Excluded from the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting sector are establishments that are primarily involved in agricultural research, such as experimental farms. Additionally, government establishments that are primarily engaged in administering programs for regulating and conserving land, mineral, wildlife, and forest use are also not included in this sector. Instead, these types of establishments are classified under Industry 54171 as Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, and under Industry 92412 as Administration of Conservation Programs.
