This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of farm products (except grain and field beans, livestock, raw milk, live poultry, and fresh fruits and vegetables).

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Merchant wholesale distribution of raw milk--are classified in U.S. Industry 424430, Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) Merchant Wholesalers;
• Merchant wholesale distribution of live poultry (except chicks)--are classified in U.S. Industry 424440, Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Wholesalers;
• Merchant wholesale distribution of grain, dry beans, and soybeans and other inedible beans--are classified in U.S. Industry 424510, Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers;
• Merchant wholesale distribution of livestock (except horses and mules), such as cattle, hogs, sheep, and goats--are classified in U.S. Industry 424520, Livestock Merchant Wholesalers; and
• Merchan t wholesale distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables--are classified in U.S. Industry 424480, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers.