Jackson County, Florida · 2022 Census of Agriculture
What does Jackson County, Florida grow?
Of the crops tracked here, Jackson County's biggest by acreage are peanuts (29,865 acres), hay (12,688 acres) and corn (7,383 acres). Its farms sold $112 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 29th of 67 counties in Florida.
Among US counties with published figures, it ranks near the top for peanuts (8th of 200 counties) and cucumbers (8th of 1,259 counties).
- Farm sales, 2022
- $112 million1308th of 3,050 US counties
- Farms
- 942255,873 acres of farmland
- Crops vs. livestock
- 72% cropsshare of farm sales
- Items reported
- 4536 published, 7 withheld, 2 under half a unit
County map
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture.
What does Jackson County grow the most of?
Crops ranked by acres harvested (bearing acres for orchards), 2022 Census of Agriculture.
How does Jackson County rank?
Each item's rank among counties in Florida 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 FL | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soybeans | 182,022 bushels | 1 | 1,348* | 24% | production |
| Oats | 22,741 bushels | 2 | 445* | 21% | production |
| Peanuts | 99.8 million pounds | 1 | 8* | 18% | production |
| Cucumbers | 2,667 acres | 2* | 8* | 13% | acres harvested |
| Pears | 6 acres | 4* | 135* | 10% | bearing acres |
| Figs | 4 acres | 3* | 24* | 9% | bearing acres |
| Corn | 624,231 bushels | 6* | 1,421* | 8% | production |
| Squash | 505 acres | 7* | 27* | 5% | acres harvested |
| Grapes | 46 acres | 4* | 216* | 4% | bearing acres |
| Pecans | 263 acres | 6* | 142* | 4% | bearing acres |
| Hay | 42,246 tons | 7 | 756* | 4% | production |
| Chickens | 1.9 million broiler chickens | 7* | 431* | 3% | head sold |
| Green beans | 838 acres | 5* | 46* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Cattle | 34,278 cattle | 16 | 782* | 2% | head on farms |
| Watermelon | 676 acres | 13* | 39* | 2% | acres harvested |
Show all 36 items
| Item | Amount | State rank | US rank | Share of FL | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheep | 343 sheep | 28 | 1,753* | 1% | head on farms |
| Turkeys | 101 turkeys | 23* | 659* | 1% | head on farms |
| Hogs | 182 hogs | 25* | 1,316* | 1% | head on farms |
| Collard greens | 5 acres | 7* | 88* | 1% | acres harvested |
| Goats | 647 goats | 33 | 999* | 1% | head on farms |
| Sweet corn | 440 acres | 6* | 111* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Blackberries | 5 acres | 12* | 183* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Peaches | 2 acres | 9* | 381* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Chile peppers | 5 acres | 6* | 177* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Blueberries | 33 acres | 24* | 135* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Kale | 1 acre | 10* | 304* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Honey | 35,858 pounds | 31* | 377* | under 1% | production |
| Tomatoes | 64 acres | 8* | 93* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Sweet potatoes | 2 acres | 7* | 154* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Carrots | 1 acre | 9* | 340* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Cabbage | 3 acres | 11* | 229* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Eggs | 2,740 laying hens | 20* | 943* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Broccoli | 1 acre | 12* | 334* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Potatoes | 7 acres | 5* | 394* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Bell peppers | 2 acres | 16* | 523* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Tangerines | 63 acres | 10* | 24* | bearing acres |
Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: sunflowers, green peas, asparagus, cantaloupe, lemons, plums and milk.
Reported at less than half a unit (for example, under half an acre): avocados and pomegranates.
What livestock does Jackson County raise?
| Animal | Head | State rank | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broiler chickens | 1,875,750 | 7* | head sold |
| Cattle | 34,278 | 16 | head on farms |
| Laying hens | 2,740 | 20* | head on farms |
| Goats | 647 | 33 | head on farms |
| Sheep | 343 | 28 | head on farms |
| Hogs | 182 | 25* | head on farms |
| Turkeys | 101 | 23* | head on farms |
Other farm counties in Florida
| County | Farm sales |
|---|---|
| Palm Beach County | $1.3 billion |
| Miami-Dade County | $1.1 billion |
| Hillsborough County | $704 million |
| Hendry County | $633 million |
| Orange County | $395 million |
| Collier County | $388 million |
| Manatee County | $322 million |
| Polk County | $304 million |
| Okeechobee County | $302 million |
| Suwannee County | $290 million |
| Lake County | $277 million |
| Volusia County | $251 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.