112120 — Dairy Cattle and Milk Production
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in milking dairy cattle (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Raising dairy herd replacements--are classified in U.S. Industry 112111, Beef Cattle Ranching and
- Farming; and
- Milking goats--are classified in Industry 112420, Goat Farming.
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 0241 - Dairy Farms (via SIC1987:0241→NAICS1997:11212→2002:112120→2007:112120→2012:112120→2017:112120→2022:112120)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC 8810 — Live Animals, Raised for Food
- PSC 8910 — Dairy Foods and Eggs
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 112120 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 112120 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Dairy Cattle and Milk Production' under Sector 11 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 112120? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $3,750,000 for NAICS code 112120 (Dairy Cattle and Milk Production), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 112120? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 112120 (Dairy Cattle and Milk Production) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 0241 - Dairy Farms.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 112120:
- Sector 11 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 112120 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Dairy Cattle and Milk Production).
- IRS PBA Code for Dairy Farm — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.