NAICS 111992

Overview

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the federal standard for classifying business establishments to produce consistent statistics on the U.S. economy. Developed under the Office of Management and Budget, NAICS replaced the SIC system in 1997 and has been updated periodically; the current structure reflects the 2022 update cycle and maintains comparability with Canada and Mexico. ¹
NAICS 111992 defines a U.S. national industry for establishments primarily engaged in growing peanuts. Within Sector 11 (Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting), output is measured to the “farm gate” (point of first sale or price determination). Farms are classified to this industry when peanuts account for at least one-half of the establishment’s agricultural production value. ²

What this NAICS covers

• Establishments whose primary activity is the cultivation of peanut crops through the point of first sale (“farm gate”). ²
• Farms where peanuts constitute at least one-half of total agricultural production value during the reference period. ²
• Owner‑operated and operating‑and‑managing farm establishments engaged in peanut production. ²
• Peanut crop production as a distinct, single‑product focus rather than mixed‑crop operations without a dominant crop. ²
• Agricultural production activities consistent with Sector 11’s measurement of crop production outcomes to the farm gate. ²
• Classification as 111992 when peanuts meet the industry‑defining threshold; otherwise, farms are grouped under all‑other crop categories. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
NAICS	111991	Sugar Beet Farming
NAICS	111998	All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming
NAICS	311911	Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing
NAICS	115116	Farm Management Services

Exclusions and cross‑references

• Processing activities such as roasting, salting, drying, cooking, canning nuts, or manufacturing peanut butter fall under 311911, not 111992. ³
• Mixed‑crop farms without any single crop (or family of crops) accounting for at least half of production value are classified in 11199 (All Other Crop Farming), including 111998 where peanuts are not the primary crop. ²
• Establishments that manage farms only (providing management on a fee or contract basis) are classified in 115116, not in crop production industries. ³

Frequently asked questions

• What activities qualify an establishment for NAICS 111992?
  Establishments are placed in 111992 when their primary activity is growing peanuts, measured to the farm gate. Peanut farming must account for at least one‑half of the establishment’s agricultural production value to be classified here. ²

• How are farms classified if peanuts are grown alongside other crops?
  If no single crop (or crop family) reaches one‑half of agricultural production value, the farm is classified under All Other Crop Farming 11199, including 111998 when applicable. If peanuts meet the threshold, the farm is classified in 111992. ²

• Are roasting or making peanut butter covered by 111992?
  No. Manufacturing activities such as roasting nuts or producing peanut butter are in Snack Food Manufacturing, specifically 311911. Peanut farming focuses on cultivation and harvest, not processing. ³

• Does the Economic Census publish data for 111992?
  The 2022 Economic Census excludes Sector 11 (Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting); agricultural production industries, including 111992, are out of scope. ⁴

• What outputs are included for peanut farms under 111992?
  Included outputs are peanuts produced to the farm gate—generally raw or minimally prepared for first sale. Activities beyond the farm gate (e.g., roasting, salting, or peanut butter manufacturing) are excluded and classified elsewhere, such as 311911. ²

Useful resources

• G2X — NAICS 111992
• Census NAICS description: Crop Production sector and 111992 definition. ²
• Economic Census: NAICS Codes & understanding industry classification systems. ⁵
• 2022 Economic Census Methodology: in‑scope sectors and exclusions. ⁴

References

1. U.S. Census Bureau — About Industry: NAICS origin, update years including 2022, and OMB context. https://www.census.gov/topics/employment/industry-occupation/about/industry.html
2. U.S. Census Bureau — NAICS Sector 11 (Crop Production) descriptions, including U.S. Industry 111992 Peanut Farming and “farm gate” classification rules. https://www.census.gov/naics/resources/archives/sect11.html
3. U.S. Census Bureau — NAICS Manufacturing cross‑references including 311911 Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing. https://www.census.gov/naics/resources/archives/sect31-33.html
4. U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 Economic Census Methodology: target population and industries not covered (excludes NAICS 11). https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/economic-census/year/2022/technical-documentation/methodology.html
5. U.S. Census Bureau — Economic Census guidance: NAICS Codes & Understanding Industry Classification Systems. https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/economic-census/year/2022/guidance/understanding-naics.html