Tree Nut Farming

NAICS 111335 (Tree Nut Farming) encompasses agricultural production and processing of tree nuts, specifically focusing on the cultivation, harvesting, and initial processing of nuts such as pecans, almonds, and other tree nut varieties. This category represents businesses engaged in growing, maintaining, and preparing tree nuts for commercial distribution, with a significant emphasis on agricultural research, food production, and commodity supply chains. Tree nut farmers in this classification may specialize in various nuts and engage in activities ranging from planting and nurturing trees to harvesting, cleaning, and packaging nuts for commercial and governmental markets.

Federal contract awards in this NAICS code primarily involve the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the Agricultural Marketing Service and Agricultural Research Service. Typical contracts range from $11,000 to $6.3 million, with performance periods spanning several months to a year. Frequently awarded entities include small businesses and minority-owned firms such as Georgia Pecan Farms, Andersen & Sons Shelling, Guidry Liason Group, and San Joaquin Figs Inc. Contract types are predominantly firm fixed-price purchase orders and definitive contracts, often set aside for small businesses. The awards frequently support domestic food assistance programs, agricultural research, and commodity procurement initiatives, with performance locations primarily in agricultural regions of California, Georgia, and other tree nut-producing states.

The contract awards demonstrate a consistent focus on supplying tree nuts for government food donation programs, with specific solicitations requesting products like natural whole shell almonds, roasted almonds, and other tree nut varieties. Procurement efforts are concentrated in the continental United States, with delivery locations spanning multiple states. The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service appears to be the primary contracting agency, using web-based supply chain management systems to source these agricultural commodities. Contracts typically specify precise packaging requirements, such as 12/2 pound containers, and include provisions for potential small business set-asides to support diverse agricultural vendors.