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Jefferson County, Colorado · 2022 Census of Agriculture

What does Jefferson County, Colorado grow?

Of the crops tracked here, Jefferson County's biggest by acreage is hay (1,734 acres). Its farms sold $25.1 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 35th of 60 counties in Colorado.

Farm sales, 2022
$25.1 million2374th of 3,050 US counties
Farms
53143,436 acres of farmland
Crops vs. livestock
92% cropsshare of farm sales
Items reported
4422 published, 16 withheld, 6 under half a unit
Value of crops and livestock sold by county, 2022 Census of Agriculture
Under $4.8M$4.8M to $19M$19M to $72M$72M to $240M$240M to $720M$720M+
None reportedWithheld to protect individual farms
Jefferson County
$25.1 million
under 1% of Colorado farm sales. No. 35 of 60 counties with published figures.

Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture.

What does Jefferson County grow the most of?

Crops ranked by acres harvested (bearing acres for orchards), 2022 Census of Agriculture.

  1. 1Hay55th in Colorado*1,734 acres
  2. 2Tomatoes10th in Colorado*3 acres
  3. 3Potatoes14th in Colorado*2 acres
  4. 4Pumpkins16th in Colorado*2 acres
  5. 5Watermelon6th in Colorado*2 acres
  6. 6Lettuce9th in Colorado*1 acre
  7. 7Broccoli4th in Colorado*1 acre
  8. 8Sweet corn11th in Colorado*1 acre
  9. 9Green beans8th in Colorado*1 acre
  10. 10Squash13th in Colorado*1 acre

How does Jefferson County rank?

Each item's rank among counties in Colorado 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.

Jefferson County rankings, 2022 Census of Agriculture, top 15 by share of CO
ItemAmountState rankUS rankShare of COMeasure
Broccoli1 acre4*334*6%acres harvested
Spinach1 acre5*211*4%acres harvested
Cucumbers1 acre11*834*1%acres harvested
Garlic1 acre12*425*1%acres harvested
Turkeys65 turkeys18*867*1%head on farms
Tomatoes3 acres10*960*under 1%acres harvested
Bell peppers1 acre8*774*under 1%acres harvested
Goats375 goats33*1,581*under 1%head on farms
Honey3,360 pounds17*1,389*under 1%production
Squash1 acre13*916*under 1%acres harvested
Watermelon2 acres6*686*under 1%acres harvested
Chile peppers1 acre11*544*under 1%acres harvested
Green beans1 acre8*844*under 1%acres harvested
Eggs2,180 laying hens15*1,110*under 1%head on farms
Sheep375 sheep29*1,690*under 1%head on farms
Show all 22 items
Jefferson County rankings, items 16 to 22
ItemAmountState rankUS rankShare of COMeasure
Pumpkins2 acres16*954*under 1%acres harvested
Cattle1,524 cattle552,754*under 1%head on farms
Hay1,485 tons55*2,844*under 1%production
Lettuce1 acre9*543*under 1%acres harvested
Sweet corn1 acre11*1,180*under 1%acres harvested
Chickens45 broiler chickens21*1,554*under 1%head sold
Potatoes2 acres14*718*under 1%acres harvested

Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: sweet potatoes, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, apples, grapes, strawberries, blackberries, sweet cherries, tart cherries, peaches, pears, plums, apricots, milk and hogs.

Reported at less than half a unit (for example, under half an acre): onions, carrots, kale, collard greens, cantaloupe and raspberries.

What livestock does Jefferson County raise?

Jefferson County livestock and poultry, 2022 Census of Agriculture
AnimalHeadState rankMeasure
Laying hens2,18015*head on farms
Cattle1,52455head on farms
Sheep37529*head on farms
Goats37533*head on farms
Turkeys6518*head on farms
Broiler chickens4521*head sold

Other farm counties in Colorado

Top Colorado counties by farm sales, 2022
CountyFarm sales
Weld County$2.4 billion
Yuma County$1.1 billion
Morgan County$766 million
Kit Carson County$765 million
Logan County$733 million
Prowers County$430 million
Larimer County$271 million
Washington County$242 million
Phillips County$237 million
Saguache County$158 million
Rio Grande County$151 million
Otero County$133 million

What does Colorado grow? State overview and county map →

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.