Classification codes for a dairy farm
Milk production. Below are the closest matches in NAICS, ISIC, SIC, NACE, SOC, and other major classification systems. Click any code for its full definition, subcategories, and crosswalks across every system.
- 31151Top matchDairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) manufacturing dairy products (except frozen) from raw milk and/or processed milk products; (2) manufacturing dairy substitutes (except frozen) from soybeans and other nondairy substances; and (3) manufacturing dry, condensed, concentrated, and evaporated dairy and dairy substitute products. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
- 3115Dairy Product Manufacturing
This industry group comprises establishments that manufacture dairy products from raw milk, processed milk, and dairy substitutes (except butter substitutes).
- 112120Dairy Cattle and Milk Production
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in milking dairy cattle. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
- 0241Top matchDairy Farms
Establishments primarily engaged in the production of cows'milk and other dairy products and in raising dairy heifer replacements. Such farms may process and bottle milk on the farm and sell at wholesale or retail. However, the processing and/or distribution of milk from a separate establishment not on the farm is classified in manufacturing or trade. Establishments primarily producing goats'milk are classified in Industry 0214. Dairy farms Dairy heifer replacement farms Milk production, dairy cattle farm
- 2023Dry, Condensed, and Evaporated Dairy Products
Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing dry, condensed, and evaporated dairy products. Included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing mixes for the preparation of frozen ice cream and ice milk and dairy and non-dairy base cream substitutes and dietary supplements. Baby formula: fresh, processed, and bottled Buttermilk: concentrated, condensed, dried, evaporated, and powdered Casein, dry and wet Cream substitutes Cream: dried, powdered, and canned Dietary supplements, dairy and non-dairy base Dry milk products: whole milk, nonfat milk, buttermilk, whey, and Eggnog, canned: nonalcoholic Ice cream mix, unfrozen: liquid or dry Ice milk mix, unfrozen: liquid or dry Lactose, edible Malted milk Milk, whole: canned Milk: concentrated, condensed, dried, evaporated, and powdered Milkshake mix Skim milk: concentrated, dried, and powdered Sugar of milk Whey: concentrated, condensed, dried, evaporated, and powdered Whipped topping, dry mix Yogurt mix
- 5143Dairy Products, Except Dried or Canned
Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of dairy products, such as butter, cheese, ice cream and ices, and fluid milk and cream. This industry does not include establishments primarily engaged in pasteurizing and bottling milk, which are classified in Manufacturing, Industry Group 202. Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of dried or canned dairy products are classified in Industry 5149. Butter-wholesale Cheese-wholesale Cream stations-wholesale Dairy depots-wholesale Dairy products, except dried or canned-wholesale Frozen dairy desserts-wholesale Ice cream and ices-wholesale Milk and cream, fluid-wholesale Milk cooling stations, operated by farm assemblers Milk depots-wholesale Yogurt-wholesale
- 016Top matchDairy Cattle Farming
**Exclusions/References:** - Units mainly engaged in farming dairy cattle for replacement, or dairy cattle agistment service, are included in Class 0142 Beef Cattle Farming (Specialised). **Primary Activities:** - Dairy cattle farming - Raw cattle milk production - Sharemilking dairy cattle
- 0160Dairy Cattle Farming
**Exclusions/References:** - Units mainly engaged in farming dairy cattle for replacement, or dairy cattle agistment service, are included in Class 0142 Beef Cattle Farming (Specialised). **Primary Activities:** - Dairy cattle farming - Raw cattle milk production - Sharemilking dairy cattle
- 3603Dairy Produce Wholesaling
**Exclusions/References:** - Units mainly engaged in - (a) wholesaling canned milk are included in Class 3609 Other Grocery Wholesaling; and - (b) wholesaling dairy products in conjunction with a wide variety of other grocery items are included in Class 3601 General Line Grocery Wholesaling. **Primary Activities:** - Butter wholesaling - Cheese wholesaling - Cream wholesaling - Dairy product wholesaling - Frozen dessert wholesaling - Ice cream wholesaling - Milk wholesaling (except canned)
- 6121Top matchLivestock and Dairy Producers
Livestock and dairy producers plan, organize and perform farming operations to breed and raise domesticated animals (excluding poultry), such as cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, horses and camels, for the production of meat, milk and other dairy products, skins and wool or for use as working, sporting or recreational animals, for sale or delivery to wholesale buyers, marketing organizations or at markets. Tasks include - (a) monitoring market activity and conditions, determining kinds and amounts of stock to produce, and planning and coordinating production accordingly; (b) cultivating pastures and providing and monitoring fodder and water supplies to maintain appropriate nutritional levels and condition of livestock; (c) monitoring and examining animals to detect illness, injury or disease, and to check physical condition such as rate of weight gain; (d) grooming, marking, clipping, trimming, drenching and/or castrating animals, and shearing coats to collect hair or wool; (e) herding livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, sheds, vehicles or other enclosures; (f) milking animals by hand or using milking machines; (g) mixing feed, additives and medicines in prescribed portions and distributing or hand-feeding to animals for consumption; (h) performing duties related to livestock reproduction, such as breeding, artificial insemination and helping with animal births; (i) maintaining and cleaning farm buildings, machinery, equipment and structures; (j) slaughtering and skinning animals and preparing them for market; (k) storing and carrying out some processing of animal and dairy produce; (l) promoting and marketing products, arranging the sale, purchase and transportation of livestock, produce and supplies, and maintaining and evaluating records of farm activities and transactions; (m) training and supervising workers in animal care procedures, maintenance duties and health and safety precautions, and hiring and discharging workers and contractors. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Cattle farmer - Dairy farmer - Dog breeder - Drover - Goat farmer - Horse breeder - Shearer - Sheep farmer - Shepherd - Stockman/woman Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Agricultural production manager - 1311 - Ranch manager - 1311 Note Workers who produce a combination of domestic livestock and other animals such as poultry, insects and non-domesticated animals should be classified according to their predominant activity. Those who produce and store hay and other fodder for later consumption, primarily by livestock for which they are responsible, are classified in Unit Group 6121: Livestock and Dairy Producers.
- 7513Dairy Products Makers
Dairy products makers process butter and various types of cheese, cream or other dairy products. Tasks include - (a) boiling or pasteurizing milk to achieve specified butter fat content; (b) separating cream from milk and churning cream into butter; (c) dumping measured amounts of starter and other ingredients into milk; (d) curdling milk, heating curd until it reaches desired firmness, draining curd and placing cheese into moulds to press it into shape; (e) salting cheese and piercing or smearing cheese with cultured wash to develop mould growth; (f) placing and turning cheese blocks on shelves to cure cheese; (g) monitoring product quality before packaging by inspecting, taking samples and adjusting treatment conditions when necessary; (h) recording amounts of ingredients used, test results and time cycles. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Butter maker - Cheese maker Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Dairy products machine operator - 8160 - Milk processing machine operator - 8160.
- 612Animal Producers
Animal producers plan, organize and perform farming operations to breed and raise domesticated animals, poultry, insects and non-domesticated animals for the production of meat, dairy products, honey, skins, textiles and other products, or for use as working, sporting or recreational animals, for sale or delivery to wholesale buyers, marketing organizations or at markets. Task performed usually include: monitoring market activity and conditions, determining kinds and amounts of products to produce and planning and coordinating production accordingly; raising, feeding and tending animals; preparing animals or animal products for market; monitoring and examining animals to detect illness, injury or disease, and to check physical condition such as rate of weight gain; performing duties related to animal reproduction such as breeding, artificial insemination and helping with animal births; renting or investing in, and maintaining and cleaning, buildings, machinery, equipment and structures; storing and carrying out some processing of produce; promoting and marketing products, arranging the sale, purchase and transportation of stock, produce and supplies, and maintaining and evaluating records of activities and transactions; training and supervising workers in animal care procedures, maintenance duties and health and safety precautions, and hiring and discharging workers and contractors. Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups: 6121 Livestock and Dairy Producers 6122 Poultry Producers 6123 Apiarists and Sericulturists 6129 Animal Producers Not Elsewhere Classified.
Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS 2022 code applies to a dairy farm?
- The closest NAICS 2022 match for a dairy farm is 31151 Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing. Other candidates include 3115 Dairy Product Manufacturing and 112120 Dairy Cattle and Milk Production.
- What SIC 1987 code applies to a dairy farm?
- The closest SIC 1987 match for a dairy farm is 0241 Dairy Farms. Other candidates include 2023 Dry, Condensed, and Evaporated Dairy Products and 5143 Dairy Products, Except Dried or Canned.
- What ANZSIC 2006 code applies to a dairy farm?
- The closest ANZSIC 2006 match for a dairy farm is 016 Dairy Cattle Farming. Other candidates include 0160 Dairy Cattle Farming and 3603 Dairy Produce Wholesaling.
- What ISCO-08 code applies to a dairy farm?
- The closest ISCO-08 match for a dairy farm is 6121 Livestock and Dairy Producers. Other candidates include 7513 Dairy Products Makers and 612 Animal Producers.
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