NAICS 111310

Overview

The North American Industry Classification System organizes establishments into industries for federal statistical use. Developed under the Office of Management and Budget and first adopted in 1997 to replace SIC, the system is jointly maintained with Statistics Canada and Mexico’s INEGI; the current U.S. edition is the 2022 NAICS. ¹
NAICS 111310 (Orange Groves) covers establishments whose primary activity is growing oranges. It sits within Sector 11 (Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting), Subsector 111 (Crop Production), and Industry Group 1113 (Fruit and Tree Nut Farming). Federal programs and datasets use this code to classify orange-growing farms for statistical and reporting purposes. ²

See also on G2X:

• G2X — NAICS 111310 overview
• G2X — NAICS 111320 Citrus (except Orange) Groves
• G2X — NAICS 31142 Fruit and Vegetable Canning, Pickling, and Drying

What this NAICS covers

• Establishments primarily engaged in growing oranges in cultivated groves. ²
• Commercial farm operations whose principal activity is orange production. ²
• Perennial fruit crop operations classified under Fruit and Tree Nut Farming. ²
• Plantings and husbandry of orange trees intended for sale of agricultural output. ²
• Growing and harvesting oranges from managed groves for market. ²
• Citrus production limited to oranges; other citrus fruits are classified elsewhere. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
NAICS	111320	Citrus (except Orange) Groves. 2
NAICS	31142	Fruit and Vegetable Canning, Pickling, and Drying (e.g., canning juices, drying fruit). 5
NAICS	115112	Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating (crop services performed for others). 2
NAICS	424480	Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers (downstream distribution). 1

Cross-references and scope notes

• Other citrus crops (grapefruit, lemons, mandarins, tangelos, tangerines) are classified in 111320, not in 111310. ²
• Processing activities such as canning, pickling, or drying fruit (including orange juice and canned fruit) fall under 31142, not farming NAICS. ⁵
• Establishments primarily providing crop services to growers on a fee or contract basis (e.g., soil preparation, planting, cultivating) are classified in 115112. ²
• Wholesale distribution of fresh oranges is classified in 424480, separate from farm production. ¹

Federal statistical coverage note

• Sector 11 (Agriculture) industries, including 111310, are not covered by the 2022 Economic Census; agriculture statistics are produced via other Census and USDA programs. ³

Frequently asked questions

• How does 111310 differ from 111320?
  111310 is limited to oranges. Other citrus such as grapefruit, lemons, tangerines, and mandarins belong in 111320, which explicitly excludes oranges. ²

• What activities are included in NAICS 111310?
  NAICS 111310 includes establishments primarily engaged in growing oranges in managed groves. It is part of Fruit and Tree Nut Farming and focuses on agricultural production rather than processing, distribution, or retail. ²

• Are orange juice or canned orange products classified under 111310?
  No. Manufacturing and preserving activities such as canning juices or drying fruit are classified under 31142 (Fruit and Vegetable Canning, Pickling, and Drying), not under farming NAICS. ⁵

• Is agriculture (Sector 11) covered in the 2022 Economic Census?
  No. The 2022 Economic Census does not cover Sector 11 industries (Crop Production, Animal Production, etc.). Agriculture data are collected via other surveys and programs. ³

• Which NAICS applies to contractors that only provide grove services to farmers?
  Firms mainly providing crop services (e.g., soil preparation, planting, cultivating, crop protection) for others are classified in 115112, not in 111310. ²

Useful resources

• Census NAICS main page (official hub for manuals, structure, and search). ⁴
• 2022 NAICS Manual (official industry titles and definitions). ¹
• Sector 11 NAICS reference (includes 111310 description). ²
• 2022 Economic Census methodology (industry coverage/exclusions). ³

References

1. U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 NAICS Manual (PDF). https://www.census.gov/naics/reference_files_tools/2022_NAICS_Manual.pdf
2. U.S. Census Bureau, NAICS Sector 11 reference (includes 111310). https://www.census.gov/naics/resources/archives/sect11.html
3. U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Economic Census Methodology (Industries not covered). https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/economic-census/year/2022/technical-documentation/methodology.html
4. U.S. Census Bureau, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) main page. https://www.census.gov/naics
5. U.S. Census Bureau, NAICS Sectors 31–33 reference (includes 31142). https://www.census.gov/naics/resources/archives/sect31-33.html