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Catoosa County, Georgia · 2022 Census of Agriculture

What does Catoosa County, Georgia grow?

Livestock brings in most of the farm sales in Catoosa County, Georgia (98% in 2022). At the end of 2022 its farms had 4,278 cattle, and sold 7,044,000 broiler chickens during the year. Of the crops tracked here, its biggest by acreage is hay (3,464 acres). Its farms sold $38.2 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 87th of 156 counties in Georgia.

Farm sales, 2022
$38.2 million2126th of 3,050 US counties
Farms
21318,464 acres of farmland
Crops vs. livestock
2% cropsshare of farm sales
Items reported
3320 published, 12 withheld, 1 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
Catoosa County
$38.2 million
under 1% of Georgia farm sales. No. 87 of 156 counties with published figures.

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

What does Catoosa County grow the most of?

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

  1. 1Hay64th in Georgia3,464 acres
  2. 2Sorghum13th in Georgia*54 acres
  3. 3Soybeans75th in Georgia*45 acres
  4. 4Sweet corn8th in Georgia*30 acres
  5. 5Sunflowers2nd in Georgia*15 acres
  6. 6Tomatoes6th in Georgia*15 acres
  7. 7Squash8th in Georgia*6 acres
  8. 8Green beans13th in Georgia*5 acres
  9. 9Blueberries38th in Georgia*5 acres
  10. 10Chile peppers6th in Georgia*3 acres

How does Catoosa 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.

Catoosa County rankings, 2022 Census of Agriculture, top 15 by share of GA
ItemAmountState rankUS rankShare of GAMeasure
Sunflowers3,000 pounds2*214*under 1%production
Sheep207 sheep39*2,050*under 1%head on farms
Tomatoes15 acres6*315*under 1%acres harvested
Hay9,567 tons642,163*under 1%production
Chile peppers3 acres6*249*under 1%acres harvested
Chickens7 million broiler chickens48*287*under 1%head sold
Goats284 goats79*1,848*under 1%head on farms
Cattle4,278 cattle842,392*under 1%head on farms
Sorghum1,620 bushels13*506*under 1%production
Squash6 acres8*462*under 1%acres harvested
Sweet corn30 acres8*466*under 1%acres harvested
Cantaloupe1 acre13*531*under 1%acres harvested
Cabbage3 acres3*229*under 1%acres harvested
Green beans5 acres13*382*under 1%acres harvested
Soybeans2,787 bushels75*1,845*under 1%production
Show all 20 items
Catoosa County rankings, items 16 to 20
ItemAmountState rankUS rankShare of GAMeasure
Milk29 milk cows27*1,109*under 1%head on farms
Blueberries5 acres38*409*under 1%bearing acres
Honey624 pounds93*2,053*under 1%production
Eggs962 laying hens64*1,733*under 1%head on farms
Lettuce2 acres3*366*acres harvested

Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumbers, bell peppers, spinach, kale, collard greens, garlic, apples, grapes and hogs.

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

What livestock does Catoosa County raise?

Catoosa County livestock and poultry, 2022 Census of Agriculture
AnimalHeadState rankMeasure
Broiler chickens7,044,00048*head sold
Cattle4,27884head on farms
Laying hens96264*head on farms
Goats28479*head on farms
Sheep20739*head on farms
Milk cows2927*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
Carroll County$311 million
Jackson County$296 million
Coffee County$293 million

What does Georgia 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.