Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing hay, grasses and mixed hay.
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Hay farming |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 11194 - Hay farming |
| International correspondence | A0119* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-05-05 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and provincial health authorities |
Exclusions
- farming corn for grain (See 111150 Corn farming (US))
- growing grain hay or forage/silage production (See 1111 Oilseed and grain farming)
- growing grass and hay seeds (See 111999 All other miscellaneous crop farming (CAN))
Examples
- alfalfa, clover, hay or timothy farming
- forage crops (except corn for grain) farming
- alfalfa, clover, hay or timothy farming
- forage crops (except corn for grain) farming
- hay farming
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-05-05
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: A0119*
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 111940
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
111940
Hay farming
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 111940 Hay farming. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
111940
alfalfa, clover, hay or timothy farming
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as alfalfa, clover, hay or timothy farming. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 111940 Hay farming to a business file.
03
111940
forage crops (except corn for grain) farming
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as forage crops (except corn for grain) farming. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 111940 Hay farming to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 111940Hay farming
Commonly confused with
111150 — Corn farming
farming corn for grain (See 111150 Corn farming (US))
1111 — Oilseed and grain farming
farming corn for grain (See 111150 Corn farming (US))
111999 — All other miscellaneous crop farming
growing grass and hay seeds (See 111999 All other miscellaneous crop farming (CAN))
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
A0119*Growing of other non-perennial crops
Approximate correspondence
Alfalfa, clover, hay and forage crops (except corn for grain) farming
US NAICS reference111940 - Hay Farming
Source row
111940Hay farming
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 111940 cover?
Hay farming: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing hay, grasses and mixed hay.
Which level of the hierarchy is 111940?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 111940?
It rolls up to 11194 Hay farming.
Should I stop at 111940 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 111940?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 111940?
Yes. 3 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 111940 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 5 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Crop farming, Forestry crews, Field support work, Livestock services, Nursery production.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 111940?
Yes. The page shows A0119* Growing of other non-perennial crops.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Hay Farming.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.