NAICS 115115 - Farm Labor Contractors and Crew Leaders

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What is NAICS 115115

NAICS code 115115 covers establishments primarily engaged in supplying labor for agricultural production or harvesting activities. Businesses operating under this classification, commonly known as Farm Labor Contractors and Crew Leaders, organize, recruit, and manage labor crews to perform seasonal or year-round agricultural tasks such as planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops. These contractors act as intermediaries between farm operators and workers, ensuring labor compliance and workforce efficiency. Government agencies contract these services to support agricultural programs, migrant worker initiatives, and to meet labor demands in federally supported farming operations. The sector plays a critical role in maintaining a steady agricultural labor supply, which is essential for food security and rural economic development.

Industry Classification for NAICS 115115

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in supplying labor for agricultural production or harvesting.

Breakdown for NAICS 115115

  • Supplies labor for agricultural production and harvesting activities.
  • Includes recruiting, organizing, and managing farm worker crews.
  • Services are critical to maintaining agricultural labor supply chains.
  • Small businesses comprise a significant portion of the industry.
  • Contracts often support federally funded agricultural labor programs.
  • Compliance with labor laws and worker safety is a key focus.

Included Activities for NAICS 115115

  • Recruiting and hiring agricultural laborers for seasonal or year-round work.
  • Organizing and managing crews for planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops.
  • Ensuring compliance with federal and state labor regulations.
  • Coordinating transportation and housing for farmworkers when required.
  • Providing payroll and labor documentation services for farmworkers.
  • Facilitating communication between farm operators and laborers.
  • Implementing safety training and monitoring worker conditions.
  • Supporting workforce development initiatives related to agriculture.

Business Types for NAICS 115115

  • Independent farm labor contractors
  • Crew leaders managing seasonal agricultural workers
  • Small and medium agricultural labor supply firms
  • Migrant worker placement agencies
  • Subcontractors specializing in farm labor compliance
  • Agricultural workforce management service providers

Subcategories for NAICS 115115

  • Agriculture production or harvesting crews
  • Crew leaders, farm labor
  • Farm labor contractors
  • Labor contractors, farm

Government Buyers for NAICS 115115

Government buyers for NAICS 115115 services typically include the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), state agricultural departments, and workforce development agencies. These agencies require farm labor contractors to implement federally funded agricultural labor programs, assist with migrant and seasonal worker placement, and support initiatives aimed at improving farm labor conditions. Additionally, agencies involved in food and nutrition programs may contract these services to ensure timely harvesting of crops critical to food assistance efforts. The contracting need arises from the necessity to efficiently manage large labor forces while ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations.

Contract Types & Procurement for NAICS 115115

Contracts under NAICS 115115 often take the form of firm-fixed-price or labor-hour contracts depending on the labor supply requirements. Procurement methods include competitive bids and sole-source awards, especially when specialized or local labor expertise is needed. Typical contract values range widely based on the scale of agricultural operations and seasonal demands, often from tens of thousands to several million dollars annually. Contract performance metrics commonly focus on labor compliance, timeliness of workforce delivery, and worker safety standards. Indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contracts are also used to provide flexible labor services throughout the farming season.

Details for NAICS 115115

Explore the hierarchy and related codes for this industry

NAICS Code Industry Title
111 Crop Production
1111 Oilseed and Grain Farming
11111 Soybean Farming
111110 Soybean Farming
11112 Oilseed (except Soybean) Farming
111120 Oilseed (except Soybean) Farming
11113 Dry Pea and Bean Farming
111130 Dry Pea and Bean Farming
11114 Wheat Farming
111140 Wheat Farming
11115 Corn Farming
111150 Corn Farming
11116 Rice Farming
111160 Rice Farming
11119 Other Grain Farming
111191 Oilseed and Grain Combination Farming
111199 All Other Grain Farming
1112 Vegetable and Melon Farming
11121 Vegetable and Melon Farming
111211 Potato Farming
111219 Other Vegetable (except Potato) and Melon Farming
1113 Fruit and Tree Nut Farming
11131 Orange Groves
111310 Orange Groves
11132 Citrus (except Orange) Groves
111320 Citrus (except Orange) Groves
11133 Noncitrus Fruit and Tree Nut Farming
111331 Apple Orchards
111332 Grape Vineyards
111333 Strawberry Farming
111334 Berry (except Strawberry) Farming
111335 Tree Nut Farming
111336 Fruit and Tree Nut Combination Farming
111339 Other Noncitrus Fruit Farming
1114 Greenhouse, Nursery, and Floriculture Production
11141 Food Crops Grown Under Cover
111411 Mushroom Production
111419 Other Food Crops Grown Under Cover
11142 Nursery and Floriculture Production
111421 Nursery and Tree Production
111422 Floriculture Production
1119 Other Crop Farming
11191 Tobacco Farming
111910 Tobacco Farming
11192 Cotton Farming
111920 Cotton Farming
11193 Sugarcane Farming
111930 Sugarcane Farming
11194 Hay Farming
111940 Hay Farming
11199 All Other Crop Farming
111991 Sugar Beet Farming
111992 Peanut Farming
111998 All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming
112 Animal Production and Aquaculture
1121 Cattle Ranching and Farming
11211 Beef Cattle Ranching and Farming, including Feedlots
112111 Beef Cattle Ranching and Farming
112112 Cattle Feedlots
11212 Dairy Cattle and Milk Production
112120 Dairy Cattle and Milk Production
11213 Dual-Purpose Cattle Ranching and Farming
112130 Dual-Purpose Cattle Ranching and Farming
1122 Hog and Pig Farming
11221 Hog and Pig Farming
112210 Hog and Pig Farming
1123 Poultry and Egg Production
11231 Chicken Egg Production
112310 Chicken Egg Production
11232 Broilers and Other Meat Type Chicken Production
112320 Broilers and Other Meat Type Chicken Production
11233 Turkey Production
112330 Turkey Production
11234 Poultry Hatcheries
112340 Poultry Hatcheries
11239 Other Poultry Production
112390 Other Poultry Production
1124 Sheep and Goat Farming
11241 Sheep Farming
112410 Sheep Farming
11242 Goat Farming
112420 Goat Farming
1125 Aquaculture
11251 Aquaculture
112511 Finfish Farming and Fish Hatcheries
112512 Shellfish Farming
112519 Other Aquaculture
1129 Other Animal Production
11291 Apiculture
112910 Apiculture
11292 Horses and Other Equine Production
112920 Horses and Other Equine Production
11293 Fur-Bearing Animal and Rabbit Production
112930 Fur-Bearing Animal and Rabbit Production
11299 All Other Animal Production
112990 All Other Animal Production
113 Forestry and Logging
1131 Timber Tract Operations
11311 Timber Tract Operations
113110 Timber Tract Operations
1132 Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products
11321 Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products
113210 Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products
1133 Logging
11331 Logging
113310 Logging
114 Fishing, Hunting and Trapping
1141 Fishing
11411 Fishing
114111 Finfish Fishing
114112 Shellfish Fishing
114119 Other Marine Fishing
1142 Hunting and Trapping
11421 Hunting and Trapping
114210 Hunting and Trapping
115 Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry
1151 Support Activities for Crop Production
11511 Support Activities for Crop Production
115111 Cotton Ginning
115112 Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating
115113 Crop Harvesting, Primarily by Machine
115114 Postharvest Crop Activities (except Cotton Ginning)
115115 Current Farm Labor Contractors and Crew Leaders
115116 Farm Management Services
1152 Support Activities for Animal Production
11521 Support Activities for Animal Production
115210 Support Activities for Animal Production
1153 Support Activities for Forestry
11531 Support Activities for Forestry
115310 Support Activities for Forestry

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