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Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

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The Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing crops, raising animals, harvesting timber, and harvesting fish and other animals on a farm, ranch, or from their natural habitats.

Excluded from the Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing sector are establishments primarily engaged in agricultural research and administering programs for regulating and conserving land, minerals, wildlife, and forest use. These establishments are classified in Industry 54171, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences; and Industry 92412, Administration of Conservation Programs, respectively. Lawn and Garden Services and Ornamental Shrub and Tree Services are no longer classified under Agricultural Services and are now classified under Industry 56173, “Landscaping Services”. Landscape Architectural Services are now classified in their own Industry, 54132, while Horticulture Consulting has been moved to Industry 54169 “Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services.” All Veterinary Services have been removed from Agricultural Services to their own Industry, 54194. Also excluded are manufacturing activities that may be related to this sector e.g. seafood processing and lumber.

For more information regarding the Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing sector, please see the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Web site Code 11.
External Link: http://www.census.gov/eos/www/naics/

NAICS Codes for Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing
External Link: http://www.census.gov/epcd/naics02/naicod02.htm#N11

The "Industry at a Glance" profile from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics provides detailed information about employment, wages, productivity, and occupational outlook for the Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing sector.
External Link: http://www.bls.gov/iag/tgs/iag10.htm

Page last updated: February 16, 2010
Page last reviewed: May 23, 2011
Content Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

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	NIOSH Programs > Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing > Sector Description Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Input: Sector Description The Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing crops, raising animals, harvesting timber, and harvesting fish and other animals on a farm, ranch, or from their natural habitats. Excluded from the Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing sector are establishments primarily engaged in agricultural research and administering programs for regulating and conserving land, minerals, wildlife, and forest use. These establishments are classified in Industry 54171, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences; and Industry 92412, Administration of Conservation Programs, respectively. Lawn and Garden Services and Ornamental Shrub and Tree Services are no longer classified under Agricultural Services and are now classified under Industry 56173, “Landscaping Services”. Landscape Architectural Services are now classified in their own Industry, 54132, while Horticulture Consulting has been moved to Industry 54169 “Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services.” All Veterinary Services have been removed from Agricultural Services to their own Industry, 54194. Also excluded are manufacturing activities that may be related to this sector e.g. seafood processing and lumber. For more information regarding the Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing sector, please see the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Web site Code 11. External Link: http://www.census.gov/eos/www/naics/ NAICS Codes for Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing External Link: http://www.census.gov/epcd/naics02/naicod02.htm#N11 The "Industry at a Glance" profile from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics provides detailed information about employment, wages, productivity, and occupational outlook for the Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing sector. External Link: http://www.bls.gov/iag/tgs/iag10.htm Page last updated: February 16, 2010 Page last reviewed: May 23, 2011 Content Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) < AFFH Program \| Sector Description \| Economic Factors >				NIOSH Program: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Program Description Inputs Sector Description Economic Factors Occupational Risks National Research Agenda (NORA) NIOSH Strategic Goals Emerging Issues Partners NIOSH Contacts Activities NIOSH Funded Projects Outputs Publications Topic Pages Conferences Outcomes Intermediate Outcomes Review & Evaluation National Academies Evaluation
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