SIC 5191 Farm Supplies

SIC 5191

This category covers establishments engaged in the wholesale distribution of animal feeds, fertilizers, agricultural chemicals, pesticides, seeds, and other farm supplies, except grains. Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of pet food are classified in SIC 5149: Groceries and Related Products, Not Elsewhere Classified; those distributing pet supplies are classified in SIC 5199: Nondurable Goods, Not Elsewhere Classified.

NAICS CODE(S)

424910

Farm Supplies Wholesalers

444220

Nursery and Garden Centers

The range of items distributed by wholesale farm supply establishments is wide, including such disparate products as alfalfa, beekeeping supplies, flower and field bulbs, harness equipment, hay, insecticides, agricultural lime, pesticides, phosphate rock, garden flower seeds, and straw.

According to D&B Sales & Marketing Solutions, there were a total of 16,000 farm supplies establishments in 2006. That number was down nearly 7 percent from 2003. Total annual sales in the industry was $53.8 billion, which represented a 9 percent increase over 2003 sales. The industry reported 113,057 employees in 2006, down from 122,449 employees in 2003.

Farm supplies represented the...