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Cherokee County, Georgia · 2022 Census of Agriculture

What does Cherokee County, Georgia grow?

Livestock brings in most of the farm sales in Cherokee County, Georgia (78% in 2022). At the end of 2022 its farms had 2,769 cattle, and sold 878,000 broiler chickens during the year. Of the crops tracked here, its biggest by acreage is hay (5,069 acres). Its farms sold $23.5 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 99th of 156 counties in Georgia.

Farm sales, 2022
$23.5 million2404th of 3,050 US counties
Farms
37724,284 acres of farmland
Crops vs. livestock
22% cropsshare of farm sales
Items reported
4419 published, 24 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
Cherokee County
$23.5 million
under 1% of Georgia farm sales. No. 99 of 156 counties with published figures.

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

What does Cherokee County grow the most of?

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

  1. 1Hay36th in Georgia5,069 acres
  2. 2Corn87th in Georgia*232 acres
  3. 3Blueberries37th in Georgia*8 acres
  4. 4Watermelon25th in Georgia*5 acres
  5. 5Tomatoes22nd in Georgia*4 acres
  6. 6Pumpkins10th in Georgia*4 acres
  7. 7Garlic1st in Georgia*4 acres
  8. 8Sweet corn38th in Georgia*2 acres
  9. 9Lettuce15th in Georgia*1 acre
  10. 10Squash28th in Georgia*1 acre

How does Cherokee 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.

Cherokee County rankings, 2022 Census of Agriculture, top 15 by share of GA
ItemAmountState rankUS rankShare of GAMeasure
Garlic4 acres1*169*13%acres harvested
Pumpkins4 acres10*864*3%acres harvested
Hay14,812 tons361,787*under 1%production
Goats487 goats411,305*under 1%head on farms
Sheep82 sheep71*2,418*under 1%head on farms
Cattle2,769 cattle1052,578*under 1%head on farms
Chile peppers1 acre17*544*under 1%acres harvested
Tomatoes4 acres22*828*under 1%acres harvested
Hogs49 hogs56*1,976*under 1%head on farms
Honey3,660 pounds54*1,347*under 1%production
Chickens878,000 broiler chickens71*468*under 1%head sold
Corn28,512 bushels87*2,081*under 1%production
Blueberries8 acres37*336*under 1%bearing acres
Watermelon5 acres25*479*under 1%acres harvested
Bell peppers1 acre24*774*under 1%acres harvested
Show all 19 items
Cherokee County rankings, items 16 to 19
ItemAmountState rankUS rankShare of GAMeasure
Squash1 acre28*916*under 1%acres harvested
Sweet corn2 acres38*1,099*under 1%acres harvested
Eggs876 laying hens67*1,808*under 1%head on farms
Lettuce1 acre15*543*acres harvested

Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, cucumbers, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, spinach, kale, collard greens, cantaloupe, honeydew, grapes, strawberries, blackberries, peaches, pears, plums, pecans, turkeys and milk.

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

What livestock does Cherokee County raise?

Cherokee County livestock and poultry, 2022 Census of Agriculture
AnimalHeadState rankMeasure
Broiler chickens878,00071*head sold
Cattle2,769105head on farms
Laying hens87667*head on farms
Goats48741head on farms
Sheep8271*head on farms
Hogs4956*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

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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.