115112 — Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in performing a soil preparation activity or crop production service, such as plowing, fertilizing, seed bed preparation, planting, cultivating, and crop protecting services (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
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 0711 - Soil Preparation Services (via SIC1987:0711→NAICS1997:115112→2002:115112→2007:115112→2012:115112→2017:115112→2022:115112)
- SIC 0721 - Crop Planting, Cultivating, and Protecting (via SIC1987:0721→NAICS1997:115112→2002:115112→2007:115112→2012:115112→2017:115112→2022:115112)
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 3710 — Soil Preparation Equipment
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 115112 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 115112 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating' under Sector 11 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 115112? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $9,500,000 for NAICS code 115112 (Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 115112? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 115112 (Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 0711 - Soil Preparation Services, 0721 - Crop Planting, Cultivating, and Protecting.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 115112:
- 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 115112 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating).
- 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.