Industry Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing hay, alfalfa, clover, and/or mixed hay.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 111940 - Hay Farming are:
- Grass hay farming
- Clover hay farming
- Alfalfa hay farming
- Hay farming (e.g., alfalfa hay, clover hay, grass hay)
- Mixed hay farming
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Hay & Crop Farming in the US (11199)
Revenue 2025
$41.4bn
Growth 2025
-0.93%
Key Trends
The industry exhibited a slight decline in revenue and profitability as a result of the pandemic
Hay farmers have increased their presence in the industry
Demand for price-premium organic hay from downstream industries is an opportunity
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 111940 - Hay Farming that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Growing grain hay--are classified in Industry Group 1111, Oilseed and Grain Farming; and
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NAICS Cross Reference
Growing grass and hay seeds--are classified in U.S. Industry 111998, All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming.
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NAICS Hierarchy 111940 - Hay Farming
NAICS Code 111940 - Hay Farming sits in the 2-digit Hay Farming sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 11
Sector Title: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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1111 Oilseed and Grain Farming
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11111 Soybean Farming
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11112 Oilseed (except Soybean) Farming
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11113 Dry Pea and Bean Farming
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11114 Wheat Farming
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11115 Corn Farming
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11116 Rice Farming
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11119 Other Grain Farming
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1112 Vegetable and Melon Farming
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11121 Vegetable and Melon Farming
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1113 Fruit and Tree Nut Farming
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11131 Orange Groves
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11132 Citrus (except Orange) Groves
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11133 Noncitrus Fruit and Tree Nut Farming
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1114 Greenhouse, Nursery, and Floriculture Production
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11141 Food Crops Grown Under Cover
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11142 Nursery and Floriculture Production
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1119 Other Crop Farming
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11191 Tobacco Farming
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11192 Cotton Farming
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11193 Sugarcane Farming
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11194 Hay Farming
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11199 All Other Crop Farming
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1121 Cattle Ranching and Farming
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11211 Beef Cattle Ranching and Farming, including Feedlots
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11212 Dairy Cattle and Milk Production
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11213 Dual-Purpose Cattle Ranching and Farming
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1122 Hog and Pig Farming
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11221 Hog and Pig Farming
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1123 Poultry and Egg Production
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11231 Chicken Egg Production
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11232 Broilers and Other Meat Type Chicken Production
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11233 Turkey Production
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11234 Poultry Hatcheries
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11239 Other Poultry Production
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1124 Sheep and Goat Farming
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11241 Sheep Farming
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11242 Goat Farming
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1125 Aquaculture
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1129 Other Animal Production
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11291 Apiculture
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11292 Horses and Other Equine Production
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11293 Fur-Bearing Animal and Rabbit Production
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11299 All Other Animal Production
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1131 Timber Tract Operations
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11311 Timber Tract Operations
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1132 Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products
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11321 Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products
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1133 Logging
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11331 Logging
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1141 Fishing
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1142 Hunting and Trapping
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11421 Hunting and Trapping
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1151 Support Activities for Crop Production
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1152 Support Activities for Animal Production
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11521 Support Activities for Animal Production
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1153 Support Activities for Forestry
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11531 Support Activities for Forestry
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