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Minor group 631
PSOC Minor group 631 — Subsistence crop farmers (2026)
Subsistence crop farmers grow and harvest field or tree and shrub crops, vegetables and fruit, in order to provide food, shelter and a minimum of cash income for themselves and their households. Their tasks include: a) preparing the soil, sowing, planting, tending and harvesting field crops; b) growing vegetables, fruit and other tree and shrub crops; c) fetching water and gathering firewood; d) storing for later use and carrying out some processing of produce; e) building and maintaining makeshift houses and other shelters for own use; f) making tools, clothes and utensils for use by the household; g) selling some products at local markets. Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Farm laborer - 9211, Firewood collector- 9624, Water collector- 9624
Practical summary
What this code covers
Subsistence crop farmers grow and harvest field or tree and shrub crops, vegetables and fruit, in order to provide food, shelter and a minimum of cash income for themselves and their households. Their tasks include: a) preparing the soil, sowing, planting, tending and harvesting field crops; b) growing vegetables, fruit and other tree and shrub crops; c) fetching water and gathering firewood; d) storing for later use and carrying out some processing of produce; e) building and maintaining makeshift houses and other shelters for own use; f) making tools, clothes and utensils for use by the household; g) selling some products at local markets. Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Farm laborer - 9211, Firewood collector- 9624, Water collector- 9624
Administrative context
Where this code is used
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Subsistence farmers, fishers, hunters and gatherers.
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Compare the nearby children: Subsistence crop farmers.
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FAQ
What does PSOC 631 cover?
Subsistence crop farmers grow and harvest field or tree and shrub crops, vegetables and fruit, in order to provide food, shelter and a minimum of cash income for themselves and their households. Their tasks include: a) preparing the soil, sowing, planting, tending and harvesting field crops; b) growing vegetables, fruit and other tree and shrub crops; c) fetching water and gathering firewood; d) storing for later use and carrying out some processing of produce; e) building and maintaining makeshift houses and other shelters for own use; f) making tools, clothes and utensils for use by the household; g) selling some products at local markets. Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Farm laborer - 9211, Firewood collector- 9624, Water collector- 9624
Where is PSOC 631 used in practice?
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Subsistence farmers, fishers, hunters and gatherers.
How do I choose PSOC 631 over nearby options?
Compare the nearby children: Subsistence crop farmers.