Windham County, Connecticut · 2022 Census of Agriculture
What does Windham County, Connecticut grow?
Livestock brings in most of the farm sales in Windham County, Connecticut (51% in 2022). At the end of 2022 its farms had 9,293 cattle and 3,809 milk cows. Of the crops tracked here, its biggest by acreage are hay (7,119 acres) and corn (741 acres). Its farms sold $56.5 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 6th of 8 counties in Connecticut.
- Farm sales, 2022
- $56.5 million1864th of 3,050 US counties
- Farms
- 66750,753 acres of farmland
- Crops vs. livestock
- 49% cropsshare of farm sales
- Items reported
- 5241 published, 10 withheld, 1 under half a unit
County map
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture.
What does Windham County grow the most of?
Crops ranked by acres harvested (bearing acres for orchards), 2022 Census of Agriculture.
How does Windham County rank?
Each item's rank among counties in Connecticut 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 CT | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chickens | 152,607 broiler chickens | 1 | 486* | 68% | head sold |
| Blackberries | 4 acres | 1* | 224* | 27% | bearing acres |
| Cattle | 9,293 cattle | 4 | 1,893* | 20% | head on farms |
| Milk | 3,809 milk cows | 3 | 352* | 20% | head on farms |
| Corn | 119,390 bushels | 2 | 1,856* | 19% | production |
| Hay | 15,459 tons | 2 | 1,745* | 18% | production |
| Spinach | 3 acres | 2 | 95* | 18% | acres harvested |
| Maple syrup | 2,560 gallons | 2 | 133* | 17% | production |
| Soybeans | 3,262 bushels | 1* | 1,840* | 17% | production |
| Blueberries | 53 acres | 2* | 96* | 16% | bearing acres |
| Cucumbers | 26 acres | 2 | 93* | 16% | acres harvested |
| Garlic | 9 acres | 3 | 70* | 16% | acres harvested |
| Chile peppers | 7 acres | 3 | 124* | 12% | acres harvested |
| Bell peppers | 22 acres | 4 | 106* | 12% | acres harvested |
| Cabbage | 4 acres | 4 | 189* | 11% | acres harvested |
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| Item | Amount | State rank | US rank | Share of CT | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hogs | 399 hogs | 4 | 961* | 11% | head on farms |
| Carrots | 3 acres | 4 | 164* | 10% | acres harvested |
| Tomatoes | 41 acres | 5 | 123* | 9% | acres harvested |
| Goats | 344 goats | 6 | 1,661* | 8% | head on farms |
| Asparagus | 3 acres | 4 | 163* | 8% | acres harvested |
| Potatoes | 9 acres | 5 | 336* | 8% | acres harvested |
| Pears | 6 acres | 4* | 135* | 7% | bearing acres |
| Honey | 17,153 pounds | 5 | 571* | 7% | production |
| Sheep | 291 sheep | 7 | 1,850* | 7% | head on farms |
| Onions | 3 acres | 6 | 228* | 7% | acres harvested |
| Broccoli | 4 acres | 5 | 143* | 7% | acres harvested |
| Brussels sprouts | 1 acre | 3* | 97* | 7% | acres harvested |
| Kale | 2 acres | 5 | 197* | 7% | acres harvested |
| Raspberries | 4 acres | 7 | 153* | 7% | bearing acres |
| Green peas | 1 acre | 6 | 286* | 5% | acres harvested |
| Collard greens | 1 acre | 5 | 211* | 5% | acres harvested |
| Watermelon | 2 acres | 6 | 686* | 4% | acres harvested |
| Cantaloupe | 2 acres | 7 | 418* | 4% | acres harvested |
| Lettuce | 4 acres | 7 | 224* | 4% | acres harvested |
| Cauliflower | 1 acre | 6 | 191* | 3% | acres harvested |
| Turkeys | 95 turkeys | 7 | 689* | 3% | head on farms |
| Apples | 38 acres | 8 | 310* | 2% | bearing acres |
| Squash | 8 acres | 7 | 397* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Pumpkins | 18 acres | 8 | 526* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Green beans | 7 acres | 7 | 301* | 1% | acres harvested |
| Eggs | 5,156 laying hens | 4* | 616* | head on farms |
Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: sweet potatoes, celery, sweet corn, grapes, strawberries, sweet cherries, tart cherries, peaches, plums and figs.
Reported at less than half a unit (for example, under half an acre): nectarines.
What livestock does Windham County raise?
| Animal | Head | State rank | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broiler chickens | 152,607 | 1 | head sold |
| Cattle | 9,293 | 4 | head on farms |
| Laying hens | 5,156 | 4* | head on farms |
| Milk cows | 3,809 | 3 | head on farms |
| Hogs | 399 | 4 | head on farms |
| Goats | 344 | 6 | head on farms |
| Sheep | 291 | 7 | head on farms |
| Turkeys | 95 | 7 | head on farms |
Other farm counties in Connecticut
| County | Farm sales |
|---|---|
| New London County | $190 million |
| New Haven County | $134 million |
| Hartford County | $98.2 million |
| Tolland County | $75.4 million |
| Litchfield County | $58.6 million |
| Middlesex County | $55.7 million |
| Fairfield County | $35.4 million |
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.