Industry group

1121 Cattle ranching and farming

Élevage de bovins

Official definition

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in raising, milking and fattening cattle.

Classification Reference

Official classification fields for this page

Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.

Characteristic Description
Official titleCattle ranching and farming
ClassificationNAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0
Publishing authorityStatistics Canada
Hierarchical levelIndustry group
Parent code112 - Animal production and aquaculture
International correspondenceISIC Rev. 4; harmonized with US and Mexico NAICS at higher levels.
Sourcehttps://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index
Source verification2026-05-05
Canada Business Context

Canada-wide tax and filing context

Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.

Characteristic Description
Tax authorityCanada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Business identifierBusiness 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 requirementsBusiness Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34
Sector authorityCanadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and provincial health authorities

Classification Confidence Score

3 of 5 factors passing

6/ 10
Verified official sourcenaics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalkNo international correspondence found
Previous edition migrationNAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy3 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documentedNot applicable for hub levels
Trade or export matchNo direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalkLegacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles

When you might need code 1121

Professions specific to this sector are linked to this part of the Canadian classifier so the page speaks to real work teams.

01 1121
Dairy herd manager

Use this page when the file covers milking operations, feed planning, herd support, and milk pickup coordination. It helps confirm whether 1121 Cattle ranching and farming is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.

02 1121
Grain farm operator

Use this page when the file covers field crops, seeding plans, harvest scheduling, and grain handling. It helps confirm whether 1121 Cattle ranching and farming is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.

03 1121
Forestry harvesting contractor

Use this page when the file covers timber cutting crews, stump-to-road operations, harvest blocks, and equipment moves. It helps confirm whether 1121 Cattle ranching and farming is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.

04 1121
Commercial fishing vessel owner

Use this page when the file covers catch planning, landing operations, crew scheduling, and dockside sales. It helps confirm whether 1121 Cattle ranching and farming is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.

Business Map

Business categories in this branch

A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.

Crop farmingForestry crewsField support workLivestock servicesNursery productionAquaculture operations

Source row

1121Cattle ranching and 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 1121 cover?

Cattle ranching and farming: This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in raising, milking and fattening cattle.

Which level of the hierarchy is 1121?

It is a industry group page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.

What is the parent of 1121?

It rolls up to 112 Animal production and aquaculture.

Should I stop at 1121 or go lower?

2 lower-level item(s) sit under this branch: Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots, Dairy cattle and milk production.

Are official inclusion notes attached to 1121?

No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.

Are there exclusion notes for 1121?

No exclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.

Does 1121 include illustrative examples?

No example rows are attached on this page in the local elements file.

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, Aquaculture operations.

Is there an ISIC mapping for 1121?

No ISIC correspondence row is attached to this page.

Does this page show a US NAICS reference?

No same-code US NAICS reference row is attached on this page.

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.