San Mateo County, California · 2022 Census of Agriculture
What does San Mateo County, California grow?
Of the crops tracked here, San Mateo County's biggest by acreage is hay (803 acres). Its farms sold $87.9 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 39th of 56 counties in California.
- Farm sales, 2022
- $87.9 million1508th of 3,050 US counties
- Farms
- 25044,885 acres of farmland
- Crops vs. livestock
- 97% cropsshare of farm sales
- Items reported
- 5025 published, 23 withheld, 2 under half a unit
County map
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture.
What does San Mateo County grow the most of?
Crops ranked by acres harvested (bearing acres for orchards), 2022 Census of Agriculture.
How does San Mateo County rank?
Each item's rank among counties in California and in the US, by the 2022 Census of Agriculture measure shown. An asterisk means the rank is among counties with published figures; a county whose figure is withheld could rank higher.
| Item | Amount | State rank | US rank | Share of CA | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green peas | 68 acres | 5* | 60* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Pumpkins | 82 acres | 11* | 188* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Artichokes | 30 acres | 5* | 7* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Goats | 679 goats | 39* | 948* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Apples | 16 acres | 19* | 463* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Sheep | 656 sheep | 40* | 1,251* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Corn | 7,720 bushels | 17* | 2,180* | under 1% | production |
| Squash | 6 acres | 25* | 462* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Kale | 6 acres | 15* | 92* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Chile peppers | 2 acres | 25* | 349* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Cattle | 2,565 cattle | 54 | 2,602* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Honey | 8,782 pounds | 40* | 873* | under 1% | production |
| Grapes | 247 acres | 32* | 82* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Cucumbers | 2 acres | 27* | 615* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Potatoes | 6 acres | 15* | 436* | under 1% | acres harvested |
Show all 25 items
| Item | Amount | State rank | US rank | Share of CA | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hay | 1,908 tons | 49* | 2,802* | under 1% | production |
| Eggs | 2,894 laying hens | 31* | 911* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Nectarines | 2 acres | 10* | 39* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Lettuce | 27 acres | 19* | 47* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Carrots | 6 acres | 17* | 101* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Broccoli | 10 acres | 17* | 74* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Strawberries | 4 acres | 12* | 239* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Spinach | 4 acres | 10* | 75* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Plums | 3 acres | 17* | 93* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Tomatoes | 15 acres | 27* | 315* | under 1% | acres harvested |
Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: dry beans, chickpeas, onions, cauliflower, sweet corn, green beans, bell peppers, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, collard greens, cantaloupe, lemons, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, sweet cherries, peaches, pears, apricots, figs, turkeys, chickens and hogs.
Reported at less than half a unit (for example, under half an acre): oranges and avocados.
What livestock does San Mateo County raise?
| Animal | Head | State rank | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laying hens | 2,894 | 31* | head on farms |
| Cattle | 2,565 | 54 | head on farms |
| Goats | 679 | 39* | head on farms |
| Sheep | 656 | 40* | head on farms |
Other farm counties in California
| County | Farm sales |
|---|---|
| Fresno County | $7 billion |
| Tulare County | $6.4 billion |
| Monterey County | $5.5 billion |
| Kern County | $5 billion |
| Merced County | $4 billion |
| Imperial County | $3 billion |
| San Joaquin County | $3 billion |
| Stanislaus County | $2.9 billion |
| Santa Barbara County | $2.6 billion |
| Kings County | $2.1 billion |
| Ventura County | $2.1 billion |
| Madera County | $2 billion |
About this data
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture, the only NASS source that covers every county. The Census is taken every five years; the next is for 2027. Values NASS withholds to avoid disclosing individual farms are shown as withheld, never as zero. Data processed 2026-11-06. Methodology.