Crop Production

Industries in the Crop Production subsector grow crops mainly for food and fiber. The subsector comprises establishments, such as farms, orchards, groves, greenhouses, and nurseries, primarily engaged in growing crops, plants, vines, or trees and their seeds.

The industries in this subsector are grouped by similarity of production activity, including biological and physiological characteristics and economic requirements, the length of growing season, degree of crop rotation, extent of input specialization, labor requirements, and capital demands. 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 are classified to the crop production subsector when crop production (i.e., value of crops for market) accounts for one-half or more of the establishment's total agricultural production. Within the subsector, establishments are classified to a specific industry when a product or industry family of products (i.e., oilseed and grain farming, vegetable and melon farming, fruit and tree nut farming) account for one-half or more of the establishment's agricultural production. Establishments with one-half or more crop production with no one product or family of products of an industry accounting for one-half of the establishment's agricultural production are treated as general combination crop farming and are classified in Industry 11199, All Other Crop Farming.

Industries in the Crop Production subsector include establishments that own, operate, and manage and those that operate and manage. Those that manage only are classified in Subsector 115, Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry.

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1111 Oilseed and Grain Farming
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) growing oilseed and/or grain crops and/or (2) producing oilseed and grain seeds. These crops have an annual life cycle and are typically grown in open fields.

11111 Soybean Farming
See industry description for 111110 below.

111110 Soybean Farming
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing soybeans and/or producing soybean seeds.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in

  • Growing soybeans in combination with grain(s) with the soybeans or grain(s) not accounting for one-half of the establishment's agricultural production (value of crops for market) are classified in U.S. Industry 111191, Oilseed and Grain Combination Farming.

11112 Oilseed (except Soybean) Farming
See industry description for 111120 below.

111120 Oilseed (except Soybean) Farming
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing fibrous oilseed producing plants and/or producing oilseed seeds, such as sunflower, safflower, flax, rape, canola, and sesame.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in

  • Growing soybeans - classified in Industry 111110, Soybean Farming; and
  • Growing oilseed(s) in combination with grain(s) with no one oilseed (or family of oilseeds) or grain(s) (or family of grains) accounting for one-half of the establishment's agricultural production (value of crops for market) - classified in U.S. Industry 111191, Oilseed and Grain Combination Farming.

11113 Dry Pea and Bean Farming
See industry description for 111130 below.

111130 Dry Pea and Bean Farming
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing dry peas, beans, and/or lentils.

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11114 Wheat Farming
See industry description for 111140 below.

111140 Wheat Farming
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing wheat and/or producing wheat seeds.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in

  • Growing wheat in combination with oilseed(s) with the wheat or oilseed(s) not accounting for one-half of the establishment's agricultural production (value of crops for market) are classified in U.S. Industry 111191, Oilseed and Grain Combination Farming.

11115 Corn Farming
See industry description for 111150 below.

111150 Corn Farming
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing corn (except sweet corn) and/or producing corn seeds.

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11116 Rice Farming
See industry description for 111160 below.

111160 Rice Farming
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing rice (except wild rice) and/or producing rice seeds.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in

  • Growing wild rice - classified in U.S. Industry 111199, All Other Grain Farming; and
  • Engaged in growing rice in combination with oilseed(s) with the rice or oilseed(s) not accounting for one-half of the establishment's agricultural production (value of crops for market) - classified in U.S. Industry 111191, Oilseed and Grain Combination Farming.

11119 Other Grain Farming
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) growing grain(s) and/or producing grain seeds (except wheat, corn, and rice) or (2) growing a combination of grain(s) and oilseed(s) with no one grain (or family of grains) or oilseed (or family of oilseeds) accounting for one-half of the establishment's agriculture production (value of crops for market). Combination grain(s) and oilseed(s) establishments may produce oilseed(s) and grain(s) seeds and/or grow oilseed(s) and grain(s).

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in

  • Growing wheat - classified in U.S. Industry 11114, Wheat Farming;
  • Growing corn (except sweet corn) - classified in U.S. Industry 11115, Corn Farming;
  • Growing sweet corn - classified in U.S. Industry 11121, Vegetable and Melon Farming; and
  • Growing rice (except wild rice) - classified in U.S. Industry 11116, Rice Farming.

111191 Oilseed and Grain Combination Farming
This U.S. industry comprises establishments engaged in growing a combination of oilseed(s) and grain(s) with no one oilseed (or family of oilseeds) or grain (or family of grains) accounting for one-half of the establishment's agricultural production (value of crops for market). These establishments may produce oilseed(s) and grain(s) seeds and/or grow oilseed(s) and grain(s).

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111199 All Other Grain Farming
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing grains and/or producing grain(s) seeds (except wheat, corn, rice, and oilseed(s) and grain(s) combinations).

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1112 Vegetable and Melon Farming
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing root and tuber crops (except sugar beets and peanuts) or edible plants and/or producing root and tuber or edible plant seeds. The crops included in this group have an annual growth cycle and are grown in open fields. Climate and cultural practices limit producing areas but often permit the growing of a combination of crops in a year.

11121 Vegetable and Melon Farming
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) growing vegetable and/or melon crops; (2) producing vegetable and melon seeds; and (3) growing vegetable and/or melon bedding plants.

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111211 Potato Farming
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing potatoes and/or producing seed potatoes.

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111219 Other Vegetable (except Potato) and Melon Farming
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) growing melons and/or vegetables (except potatoes; dry peas; dry beans; field, silage, or seed corn; and sugar beets); (2) producing vegetable and/or melon seeds; and (3) growing vegetable and/or melon bedding plants.

Illustrative Examples:
Carrot farming; Squash farming; Green bean farming; Tomato farming; Melon farming (e.g., cantaloupe, casaba, honeydew, watermelon); Vegetable (except potato) farming; Pepper farming (e.g., bell, chili, green, red, sweet peppers); Watermelon farming.

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1113 Fruit and Tree Nut Farming
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing fruit and/or tree nut crops. The crops included in this industry group are generally not grown from seeds and have a perennial life cycle.

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11131 Orange Groves
See industry description for 111310 below.

111310 Orange Groves
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing oranges.

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11132 Citrus (except Orange) Groves
See industry description for 111320 below.

111320 Citrus (except Orange) Groves
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing citrus fruits (except oranges).

Illustrative Examples:
Citrus groves (except oranges); Mandarin groves; Grapefruit groves; Tangelo groves; Lemon groves; Tangerine groves.

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Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in

  • Establishments primarily engaged in growing oranges are classified in Industry 111310, Orange Groves.

11133 Noncitrus Fruit and Tree Nut Farming
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) growing noncitrus fruits (e.g., apples, grapes, berries, peaches); (2) growing tree nuts (e.g., pecans, almonds, pistachios); or (3) growing a combination of fruit(s) and tree nut(s) with no one fruit (or family of fruit) or family of tree nuts accounting for one-half of the establishment's agriculture production (value of crops for market).

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111331 Apple Orchards
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing apples.

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Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in

  • Growing apples in combination with tree nut(s) with the apples or family of tree nuts not accounting for one-half of the establishment's agriculture production (i.e., value of crops for market) are classified in U.S. Industry 111336, Fruit and Tree Nut Combination Farming.

111332 Grape Vineyards
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing grapes and/or growing grapes to sun dry into raisins.

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111333 Strawberry Farming
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing strawberries.

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Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in

  • Growing strawberries in combination with tree nut(s) with the strawberries or family of tree nuts not accounting for one-half of the establishment's agriculture production (i.e., value of crops for market) are classified in U.S. Industry 111336, Fruit and Tree Nut Combination Farming.

111334 Berry (except Strawberry) Farming
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing berries.

Illustrative Examples:
Berry (except strawberries) farming; Cranberry farming; Blackberry farming; Currant farming; Blueberry farming; Raspberry farming.

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111335 Tree Nut Farming
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing tree nuts.

Illustrative Examples:
Almond farming; Pistachio farming; Filbert farming; Tree nut farming; Macadamia farming; Walnut farming; Pecan farming.

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Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in

  • Growing coconut and coffee - classified in U.S. Industry 111339, Other Noncitrus Fruit Farming; and
  • Growing tree nut(s) in combination with fruit(s) with no one fruit (or family of fruit or of tree nuts) accounting for one-half of the establishment's agriculture production (i.e., value of crops for market) - classified in U.S. Industry 111336, Fruit and Tree Nut Combination Farming.

111336 Fruit and Tree Nut Combination Farming
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing a combination of fruit(s) and tree nut(s) with no one fruit (or family of fruit) or family of tree nuts accounting for one-half of the establishment's agriculture production (i.e., value of crops for market).

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111339 Other Noncitrus Fruit Farming
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing noncitrus fruits (except apples, grapes, berries, and fruit(s) and tree nut(s) combinations).

Illustrative Examples:
Apricot farming; Fig farming; Banana farming; Noncitrus fruit farming; Cherry farming; Peach farming; Coffee farming; Pineapple farming; Date farming; Prune farming.

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Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in

  • Growing apples - classified in U.S. Industry 111331, Apple Orchards;
  • Growing grapes including sun drying of grapes into raisins - classified in U.S. Industry 111332, Grape Vineyards;
  • Growing strawberries - classified in U.S. Industry 111333, Strawberry Farming;
  • Growing berries (except strawberries) - classified in U.S. Industry 111334, Berry (except Strawberry) Farming;
  • Drying fruit artificially - classified in U.S. Industry 311423, Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing; and
  • Growing noncitrus fruit(s) in combination with tree nut(s) with no one fruit (or family of fruits) or family of tree nuts accounting for one-half of the establishment's agriculture production (i.e., value of crops for market) - classified in U.S. Industry 111336, Fruit and Tree Nut Combination Farming.

1114 Greenhouse, Nursery, and Floriculture Production
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing crops of any kind under cover and/or growing nursery stock and flowers. "Under cover" is generally defined as greenhouses, cold frames, cloth houses, and lath houses. The crops grown are removed at various stages of maturity and have annual and perennial life cycles. The nursery stock includes short rotation woody crops that have growth cycles of 10 years or less.

11141 Food Crops Grown Under Cover
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing food crops (e.g., fruits, melons, tomatoes) under glass or protective cover.

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111411 Mushroom Production
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing mushrooms under cover in mines underground, or in other controlled environments.


111419 Other Food Crops Grown Under Cover
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing food crops (except mushrooms) under glass or protective cover.

Illustrative Examples:
Alfalfa sprout farming, grown under cover; Melon farming, grown under cover; Fruit farming, grown under cover; Vegetable farming, grown under cover; Hydroponic crop farming.

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11142 Nursery and Floriculture Production
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) growing nursery and floriculture products (e.g., nursery stock, shrubbery, cut flowers, flower seeds, foliage plants) under cover or in open fields and/or (2) growing short rotation woody trees with a growing and harvesting cycle of 10 years or less for pulp or tree stock (e.g., cut Christmas trees, cottonwoods).

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111421 Nursery and Tree Production
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) growing nursery products, nursery stock, shrubbery, bulbs, fruit stock, sod, and so forth, under cover or in open fields and/or (2) growing short rotation woody trees with a growth and harvest cycle of 10 years or less for pulp or tree stock.

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111422 Floriculture Production
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing and/or producing floriculture products (e.g., cut flowers and roses, cut cultivated greens, potted flowering and foliage plants, and flower seeds) under cover and in open fields.

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1119 Other Crop Farming
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) growing crops (except oilseed and/or grain; vegetable and/or melon; fruit and tree nut; and greenhouse, nursery, and/or floriculture products). These establishments grow crops, such as tobacco, cotton, sugarcane, hay, sugar beets, peanuts, agave, herbs and spices, and hay and grass seeds; or (2) growing a combination of crops (except a combination of oilseed(s) and grain(s) and a combination of fruit(s) and tree nut(s)).

11191 Tobacco Farming
See industry description for 111910 below.

111910 Tobacco Farming
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing tobacco.


11192 Cotton Farming
See industry description for 111920 below.

111920 Cotton Farming
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing cotton.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in

  • Establishments primarily engaged in ginning cotton - classified in U.S. Industry 115111, Cotton Ginning.

11193 Sugarcane Farming
See industry description for 111930 below.

111930 Sugarcane Farming
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing sugarcane.


11194 Hay Farming
See industry description for 111940 below.

111940 Hay Farming
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing hay, alfalfa, clover, and/or mixed hay.

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11199 All Other Crop Farming
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) growing crops (except oilseeds and/or grains; vegetables and/or melons; fruits and/or tree nuts; greenhouse, nursery and/or floriculture products; tobacco; cotton; sugarcane; or hay) or (2) growing a combination of crops (except a combination of oilseed(s) and grain(s); and a combination of fruit(s) and tree nut(s)) with no one crop or family of crops accounting for one-half of the establishment's agricultural production (i.e., value of crops for market).

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111991 Sugar Beet Farming
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing sugar beets.

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111992 Peanut Farming
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing peanuts.


111998 All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one of the following: (1) growing crops (except oilseeds and/or grains; vegetables and/or melons; fruits and/or tree nuts; greenhouse, nursery and/or floriculture products; tobacco; cotton; sugarcane; hay; sugar beets; or peanuts); (2) growing a combination of crops (except a combination of oilseed(s) and grain(s); and a combination of fruit(s) and tree nut(s)) with no one crop or family of crop(s) accounting for one-half of the establishment's agricultural production (i.e., value of crops for market); or (3) gathering tea or maple sap.

Illustrative Examples:
Agave farming; Mint farming; General combination crop farming (except oilseed and grain; vegetables and melons; fruit and tree nut combinations); Spice farming; Hay seed farming; Grass seed farming; Hop farming.

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Information courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau.