Solano County, California · 2022 Census of Agriculture
What does Solano County, California grow?
Of the crops tracked here, Solano County's biggest by acreage are hay (53,044 acres), tomatoes (11,567 acres) and walnuts (11,497 acres). Its farms sold $465 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 24th of 56 counties in California.
Among US counties with published figures, it ranks near the top for sheep (3rd of 2,627 counties), tomatoes (9th of 1,657 counties) and walnuts (10th of 80 counties).
- Farm sales, 2022
- $465 million231st of 3,050 US counties
- Farms
- 712339,476 acres of farmland
- Crops vs. livestock
- 85% cropsshare of farm sales
- Items reported
- 6642 published, 23 withheld, 1 under half a unit
County map
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture.
What does Solano County grow the most of?
Crops ranked by acres harvested (bearing acres for orchards), 2022 Census of Agriculture.
How does Solano 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheep | 99,106 sheep | 2 | 3 | 19% | head on farms |
| Sunflowers | 5.8 million pounds | 3 | 86* | 14% | production |
| Cucumbers | 854 acres | 3* | 21* | 12% | acres harvested |
| Barley | 118,310 bushels | 6* | 172* | 7% | production |
| Corn | 303,561 bushels | 6 | 1,637* | 5% | production |
| Tomatoes | 11,567 acres | 8 | 9 | 5% | acres harvested |
| Dry beans | 340,700 pounds | 7* | 161* | 4% | production |
| Wheat | 431,357 bushels | 6 | 636* | 4% | production |
| Asparagus | 78 acres | 2* | 13* | 4% | acres harvested |
| Goats | 4,408 goats | 7* | 67* | 3% | head on farms |
| Pumpkins | 157 acres | 8* | 101* | 3% | acres harvested |
| Hay | 205,251 tons | 12 | 40 | 3% | production |
| Watermelon | 335 acres | 9* | 61* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Squash | 90 acres | 14* | 91* | 1% | acres harvested |
| Sweet corn | 247 acres | 9 | 161* | 1% | acres harvested |
Show all 42 items
| Item | Amount | State rank | US rank | Share of CA | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cattle | 50,792 cattle | 16 | 468* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Chile peppers | 31 acres | 10* | 42* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Almonds | 11,227 acres | 14 | 14* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Olives | 303 acres | 12* | 12* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Honeydew | 31 acres | 9* | 15* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Grapes | 2,380 acres | 22* | 37* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Chickpeas | 14,700 pounds | 4* | 42* | under 1% | production |
| Broccoli | 221 acres | 11* | 14* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Cantaloupe | 50 acres | 13* | 43* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Honey | 51,034 pounds | 31 | 293* | under 1% | production |
| Hogs | 138 hogs | 34* | 1,486* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Eggs | 18,994 laying hens | 11* | 386* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Cauliflower | 31 acres | 10* | 20* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Peaches | 26 acres | 16* | 156* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Grapefruit | 3 acres | 9* | 30* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Pomegranates | 7 acres | 10* | 16* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Pistachios | 73 acres | 14* | 15* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Nectarines | 3 acres | 9* | 34* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Figs | 1 acre | 14* | 78* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Green beans | 1 acre | 26* | 844* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Potatoes | 3 acres | 16* | 612* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Onions | 3 acres | 22* | 228* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Garlic | 1 acre | 32* | 425* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Carrots | 1 acre | 23* | 340* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Lettuce | 3 acres | 27* | 281* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Popcorn | 15,000 pounds | 1* | 53* | production | |
| Walnuts | 11,497 acres | 10* | 10* | bearing acres |
Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: sorghum, bell peppers, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kale, artichokes, apples, oranges, lemons, tangerines, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, sweet cherries, pears, plums, apricots, avocados, kiwifruit, pecans, hazelnuts, turkeys and milk.
Reported at less than half a unit (for example, under half an acre): tart cherries.
What livestock does Solano County raise?
| Animal | Head | State rank | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheep | 99,106 | 2 | head on farms |
| Cattle | 50,792 | 16 | head on farms |
| Laying hens | 18,994 | 11* | head on farms |
| Goats | 4,408 | 7* | head on farms |
| Hogs | 138 | 34* | 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.