NAICS 112130

Overview

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the federal standard for organizing business establishments to collect, analyze, and publish statistics about the U.S. economy. Developed by the Office of Management and Budget with partners in Canada and Mexico, NAICS replaced the Standard Industrial Classification in 1997 and is revised on a roughly five-year cycle, with the current vintage set at 2022. ¹
NAICS 112130 (Dual-Purpose Cattle Ranching and Farming) covers establishments primarily engaged in raising cattle for both milking and meat production. It is used across Census Bureau economic programs and related federal statistics to consistently classify dual-purpose cattle operations within Sector 11 (Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting). ²

See also on G2X:

• G2X — NAICS 112130 overview
• G2X — NAICS 112111
• G2X — NAICS 112120

What this NAICS covers

• Raising cattle where both milk and meat are part of the establishment’s primary production. ²
• Managing a single dual-purpose herd for dairy output and sale of animals for slaughter or meat. ²
• Grazing, breeding, and feeding activities typical of cattle operations that produce both milk and meat. ²
• Production in varied settings, from pasture/range to confined housing, provided both outputs are primary. ²
• Sale of animal products (milk) and animals for market arising from dual-purpose herd operations. ²
• Combination cattle operations that would be classified as dairy- or beef-only if a single output predominated. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Selected related codes from NAICS Sector 11 and the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual.

Type	Code	Descriptor
NAICS	112120	Dairy Cattle and Milk Production
NAICS	112111	Beef Cattle Ranching and Farming
NAICS	112112	Cattle Feedlots
PSC	8810	Live Animals, Raised for Food

Exclusions and cross‑references

• Establishments primarily milking dairy cattle are classified in NAICS 112120, not NAICS 112130. ²
• Establishments primarily raising cattle or feeding cattle for fattening are classified in NAICS 112111 or NAICS 112112. ²

Data coverage notes for federal statistics

• The 2022 Economic Census excludes Sector 11 industries except NAICS 1151 and 1152; NAICS 112130 is therefore outside its scope. ⁴
• County Business Patterns excludes Crop Production (111) and Animal Production and Aquaculture (112), so NAICS 112130 is not covered by CBP tabulations. ⁵
• Census Bureau programs are transitioning to the 2022 NAICS by the end of 2027; adoption timing varies by program. ⁶

Frequently asked questions

• What qualifies an establishment for NAICS 112130?
  Establishments belong here when cattle are raised for both milking and meat production as primary activities over time. If milking predominates, classify under NAICS 112120; if beef production predominates, use NAICS 112111 or 112112. ²

• Does NAICS 112130 appear in the 2022 Economic Census?
  No. Sector 11 is excluded from the Economic Census except for support activities (NAICS 1151 and 1152). Dual-purpose cattle operations are therefore out of scope for that program. Other Census programs may publish agricultural statistics, but not under the Economic Census series. ⁴

• How is NAICS 112130 different from NAICS 112120 and NAICS 112111/112112?
  NAICS 112130 combines dairy and beef outputs within one establishment. NAICS 112120 covers milking dairy cattle; NAICS 112111 and 112112 cover beef cattle and feedlots, respectively. Classification hinges on the primary activity if one output dominates. ²

• Were there specific changes to NAICS 112130 in the 2022 revision?
  Not specified by official sources. Users should consult the NAICS 2017–2022 change tables and official concordances for any updates affecting this code. ⁶

• Which PSC codes commonly align with purchases from dual‑purpose cattle operations?
  Relevant PSC product codes include 8810 (Live Animals, Raised for Food). Depending on the item, related food categories such as 8910 (Dairy Foods and Eggs) may also apply. Contracting officers should confirm the correct product code per the PSC Manual. ³

Useful resources

• G2X — NAICS 112130 overview
• Census NAICS Sector 11 archive page with definition of NAICS 112130. ²
• The Census Bureau’s Implementation of the 2022 NAICS (transition timeline and resources). ⁶
• Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual (April 2025). ³
• 2022 Economic Census: Codes Not Covered (Sector 11 exclusions). ⁴

References

1. U.S. Census Bureau, 2017 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Manual. https://www.census.gov/library/publications/2017/econ/2017-naics-manual.html
2. U.S. Census Bureau, NAICS Sector 11—Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (includes NAICS 112130 definition). https://www.census.gov/naics/resources/archives/sect11.html
3. U.S. General Services Administration, Product and Service Code Manual (April 2025). https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
4. U.S. Census Bureau, Codes Not Covered: 2022 Economic Census (NAICS 11 exclusions). https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/economic-census/year/2022/technical-documentation/code-lists/understanding-naics-redirect.html
5. U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns — Program overview and coverage exclusions. https://www.census.gov/econ/overview/mu0800.html
6. U.S. Census Bureau, The Census Bureau’s Implementation of the 2022 NAICS. https://www.census.gov/library/reference/code-lists/naics/2022/implementation-timeline.html