701025

This classification unit covers firms that may till, seed, fertilize, spray, irrigate, cultivate, wash, grade, package, store, and sell vegetables.

Ginseng farming is also classified here.

Processes include custom seed, mulching, constructing structures, pulling shades (spring/fall), harvesting seed, stratifying seed, harvesting root, storage (cold), drying and packaging. Although corn is technically a grain crop, it is widely accepted as a vegetable crop when harvested for fresh market, as opposed to being left in the field to dry and be used as feed, flour, or cereal grain.

Here are some examples of plants or crops that firms in this classification unit grow:

• Asparagus, Beets, Brussel sprouts, Carrots, Celery, Cucumbers, Ginseng, Horseradish, Leeks, Lettuce, Parsnips, Potatoes, Radishes, Shallots, Squash, Tomatoes, Beans, Broccoli, Cabbages, Cauliflower, Corn, Garlic, Herbs, Kale, Lentils, Onions, Peppers, Pumpkins, Rutabagas, Spinach, Sugar beets, Turnips

Here are some examples of inputs or materials that firms in this classification unit use:

• Agrochemicals, Cables, Fertilizers, Irrigation water, Seeds, Straw mulch, Anchors, Clamps, Fuel, Posts, Shades, Tie-downs

Here are some examples of equipment that firms in this classification unit use:

• Bed plow, Drying rack, Forklift, Harvester, Irrigation equipment, Shade structure, Sprayer, Straw mulcher, Drying kiln, Farm tractor, Harvest bin, Harvesting equipment, Packaging line, Soil tillage equipment, Storage facility, Washing line

Here are some examples of key workers in this classification unit:

• Agrologist, Farmer, Farm labourer, Horticulturist