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Carroll County, Georgia · 2022 Census of Agriculture

What does Carroll County, Georgia grow?

Livestock brings in most of the farm sales in Carroll County, Georgia (91% in 2022). At the end of 2022 its farms had 146,490 laying hens, and sold 48,573,448 broiler chickens during the year. Of the crops tracked here, its biggest by acreage are hay (13,258 acres), corn (2,213 acres) and soybeans (1,454 acres). Its farms sold $311 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 10th of 156 counties in Georgia.

Farm sales, 2022
$311 million472nd of 3,050 US counties
Farms
80692,092 acres of farmland
Crops vs. livestock
9% cropsshare of farm sales
Items reported
4936 published, 11 withheld, 2 under half a unit
Value of crops and livestock sold by county, 2022 Census of Agriculture
Under $1M$1M to $4.1M$4.1M to $15M$15M to $51M$51M to $150M$150M+
Withheld to protect individual farms
Carroll County
$311 million
2% of Georgia farm sales. No. 10 of 156 counties with published figures.

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

What does Carroll County grow the most of?

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

  1. 1Hay3rd in Georgia13,258 acres
  2. 2Corn44th in Georgia*2,213 acres
  3. 3Soybeans32nd in Georgia*1,454 acres
  4. 4Grapes4th in Georgia*42 acres
  5. 5Blueberries18th in Georgia*29 acres
  6. 6Pumpkins2nd in Georgia*12 acres
  7. 7Tomatoes13th in Georgia*6 acres
  8. 8Squash11th in Georgia*3 acres
  9. 9Bell peppers9th in Georgia*3 acres
  10. 10Blackberries7th in Georgia*3 acres

How does Carroll County rank?

Each item's rank among counties in Georgia 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.

Carroll County rankings, 2022 Census of Agriculture, top 15 by share of GA
ItemAmountState rankUS rankShare of GAMeasure
Pumpkins12 acres2*619*8%acres harvested
Garlic2 acres3*306*7%acres harvested
Chickens48.6 million broiler chickens747*4%head sold
Grapes42 acres4*233*2%bearing acres
Hay31,927 tons31,024*2%production
Cattle21,507 cattle51,184*2%head on farms
Sheep330 sheep19*1,780*1%head on farms
Goats663 goats17969*1%head on farms
Soybeans75,917 bushels32*1,532*1%production
Pears1 acre6*342*under 1%bearing acres
Sweet potatoes2 acres4*154*under 1%acres harvested
Corn448,968 bushels44*1,536*under 1%production
Eggs146,490 laying hens19*189*under 1%head on farms
Chile peppers2 acres10*349*under 1%acres harvested
Strawberries1 acre5*333*under 1%bearing acres
Show all 36 items
Carroll County rankings, items 16 to 36
ItemAmountState rankUS rankShare of GAMeasure
Turkeys23 turkeys42*1,378*under 1%head on farms
Tomatoes6 acres13*635*under 1%acres harvested
Hogs102 hogs26*1,652*under 1%head on farms
Carrots2 acres4*225*under 1%acres harvested
Blackberries3 acres7*268*under 1%bearing acres
Honey6,448 pounds37*1,039*under 1%production
Cantaloupe2 acres10*418*under 1%acres harvested
Blueberries29 acres18*149*under 1%bearing acres
Potatoes2 acres11*718*under 1%acres harvested
Collard greens2 acres9*151*under 1%acres harvested
Kale1 acre8*304*under 1%acres harvested
Bell peppers3 acres9*402*under 1%acres harvested
Squash3 acres11*638*under 1%acres harvested
Broccoli1 acre10*334*under 1%acres harvested
Cucumbers2 acres13*615*under 1%acres harvested
Green beans2 acres20*640*under 1%acres harvested
Cabbage1 acre8*416*under 1%acres harvested
Watermelon2 acres29*686*under 1%acres harvested
Onions1 acre8*440*under 1%acres harvested
Sweet corn2 acres38*1,099*under 1%acres harvested
Lettuce2 acres3*366*acres harvested

Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: cauliflower, green peas, Brussels sprouts, spinach, raspberries, tart cherries, peaches, figs, pomegranates, pecans and milk.

Reported at less than half a unit (for example, under half an acre): apples and plums.

What livestock does Carroll County raise?

Carroll County livestock and poultry, 2022 Census of Agriculture
AnimalHeadState rankMeasure
Broiler chickens48,573,4487head sold
Laying hens146,49019*head on farms
Cattle21,5075head on farms
Goats66317head on farms
Sheep33019*head on farms
Hogs10226*head on farms
Turkeys2342*head on farms

Other farm counties in Georgia

Top Georgia counties by farm sales, 2022
CountyFarm sales
Tattnall County$514 million
Franklin County$486 million
Oglethorpe County$407 million
Madison County$403 million
Macon County$387 million
Colquitt County$386 million
Hart County$383 million
Gordon County$368 million
Mitchell County$346 million
Jackson County$296 million
Coffee County$293 million
Gilmer County$278 million

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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.