NAICS 111333: Strawberry Farming

NAICS 111333 – Strawberry Farming encompasses the commercial cultivation of strawberries for fresh market and processing purposes, including bed preparation, planting, irrigation, pest and disease management, and harvest operations using agronomic best practices. While primarily a private-sector agricultural activity, this NAICS code may intersect with federal procurement through programs supporting food security, nutrition assistance, and institutional feeding initiatives such as those managed by the Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service. Contracts may involve the supply of fresh or frozen strawberries to federal facilities, including military dining facilities, VA medical centers, and federal correctional institutions, often under fresh produce procurement frameworks aligned with USDA’s Local Food Direct Purchase Program or Buy American Act requirements. No contractor data is available for this NAICS code, indicating limited or no recorded federal contracting activity by identifiable prime contractors or subcontractors. The absence of named vendors suggests that procurement, if it occurs, is likely handled through direct agricultural purchases or small-scale local suppliers rather than through formal competitive bidding processes. No agency data is available, suggesting that no federal agency has issued a significant volume of contracts under this classification in the observed period. Any demand is likely incidental, tied to institutional food service rather than strategic agricultural procurement. The competitive landscape for strawberry farming in government contracting is sparse, with minimal opportunity density. Contractors seeking entry should focus on niche opportunities within USDA’s specialty crop programs or local food initiatives that prioritize regional sourcing. The sector remains largely insulated from traditional defense or civilian agency procurement cycles, making it a low-volume, high-specialization niche with potential for small businesses aligned with federal farm-to-institution goals.