NAICS 115112 - Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating
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What is NAICS 115112
NAICS code 115112 covers establishments primarily engaged in soil preparation, planting, and cultivating activities for crop production. This sector includes businesses that provide essential services such as plowing, fertilizing, seed bed preparation, planting, cultivating, and crop protection. Organizations within this classification support agricultural production by preparing land and managing crops to optimize growth and yield. These services are critical to both commercial agriculture and government land management programs.
Businesses operating under this NAICS code range from small family-owned farms offering contract soil preparation to large agricultural service providers specializing in large-scale planting and cultivation operations. Government agencies contract these services to ensure the effective management of agricultural lands, support food security initiatives, and maintain natural resources. Contracts may also focus on environmental restoration, reclamation projects, and sustainable agriculture practices on public lands.
Businesses operating under this NAICS code range from small family-owned farms offering contract soil preparation to large agricultural service providers specializing in large-scale planting and cultivation operations. Government agencies contract these services to ensure the effective management of agricultural lands, support food security initiatives, and maintain natural resources. Contracts may also focus on environmental restoration, reclamation projects, and sustainable agriculture practices on public lands.
Industry Classification for NAICS 115112
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in performing a soil preparation activity or crop production service, such as plowing, fertilizing, seed bed preparation, planting, cultivating, and crop protecting services.
Breakdown for NAICS 115112
- Includes services related to plowing, fertilizing, seed bed preparation, planting, cultivating, and crop protection.
- Applies to businesses providing contract agricultural support rather than owning the crops produced.
- Covers operations on both private lands under government contract and public lands managed by government agencies.
- Typical projects range from small-scale farm soil preparation to large-scale government land cultivation.
- Small and medium-sized enterprises often dominate this sector, but large agricultural service firms also participate.
- Supports government goals in food production, land conservation, and environmental restoration.
Included Activities for NAICS 115112
- Plowing and tilling soil to prepare for planting.
- Applying fertilizers and soil amendments.
- Preparing seed beds to optimize crop germination.
- Planting seeds or seedlings for various crops.
- Cultivating crops to control weeds and improve soil conditions.
- Applying crop protection treatments such as pesticides or herbicides.
- Operating farm machinery and equipment for soil and crop management.
- Conducting soil testing and analysis as part of preparation services.
Business Types for NAICS 115112
- Agricultural service providers specializing in soil and crop management.
- Contract farming operations offering planting and cultivating services.
- Small family-owned farms providing soil preparation and planting contracts.
- Environmental restoration contractors focusing on land rehabilitation.
- Agricultural equipment rental and service companies.
- Specialized crop production support firms working with government agencies.
Subcategories for NAICS 115112
- Aerial crop dusting or spraying (i.e., using specialized or dedicated aircraft)
- Bracing of orchard trees and vines
- Chemical treatment of soil for crops
- Citrus grove cultivation services
- Crop dusting
- Crop spraying
- Cultivation services
- Detasseling corn
- Disease control for crops
- Dusting crops
- Entomological service, agricultural
- Fertilizer application for crops
- Hoeing
- Insect control for crops
- Orchard cultivation services (e.g., bracing, planting, pruning, removal, spraying, surgery)
- Pest control services, agricultural
- Planting crops
- Plowing
- Pollinating
- Pruning of orchard trees and vines
- Seed bed preparing
- Seeding crops
- Spraying crops
- Spreading lime for crops
- Surgery on trees and vines
- Thinning of crops, mechanical and chemical
- Transplanting services
- Vineyard cultivation services
- Weed control services for crops
Government Buyers for NAICS 115112
Federal, state, and local government agencies are the primary buyers of soil preparation, planting, and cultivating services. Agencies such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and state departments of agriculture frequently procure these services. They require these contracts to support agricultural extension programs, land rehabilitation, conservation efforts, and to maintain government-owned farmland or rangeland. These services also contribute to disaster recovery efforts where agricultural lands need restoration after floods, fires, or other natural events.
Contract Types & Procurement for NAICS 115112
Contracts in this sector often include firm-fixed-price and indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts, with procurement methods ranging from competitive bidding to simplified acquisition procedures depending on contract value and urgency. Contract values vary widely based on project scope, from smaller contracts for local soil preparation to multimillion-dollar contracts for extensive planting and cultivation on federal lands. Task orders under larger blanket purchase agreements are common, especially for ongoing land management and crop production services.
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