Hay Farming

NAICS 111940 – Hay Farming encompasses the cultivation and harvesting of hay crops such as alfalfa, clover, timothy, and other forage grasses primarily for animal feed. This sector supports livestock operations across federal and military installations, including equine units, research facilities, and conservation programs that require sustainable forage supplies. While not a traditional defense contracting category, hay farming plays a critical logistical role in sustaining working animals, zoo and wildlife programs under federal stewardship, and land management initiatives on Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service properties. Contracts in this space typically involve long-term forage supply agreements, land leasing for pasture management, and conservation-compatible farming practices aligned with environmental compliance standards. The only contractor with measurable award activity in this NAICS code is IMYAWB CONSULTING LLC, a small business specializing in agricultural services and supply chain coordination for federal land and animal care programs. The competitive landscape is highly niche, with few contractors possessing the agronomic expertise and logistical capacity to meet federal forage quality, delivery, and sustainability requirements. Most participants are regional agricultural producers or small farms with prior experience in government contracting through USDA or Interior Department programs. No agency data is available to identify primary purchasers, but demand is likely driven by agencies managing working animal programs—such as the U.S. Park Police, Bureau of Reclamation, and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service—as well as entities overseeing grazing lands and wildlife habitat restoration. The market is characterized by low contractor density and high operational specificity, creating opportunities for regional hay producers with federal contracting experience. Procurement tends to be localized, with contracts awarded through simplified acquisition procedures or blanket purchase agreements. Contractors that can demonstrate compliance with federal environmental standards, traceable crop sourcing, and consistent forage quality metrics are best positioned to compete.