Norfolk County, Massachusetts · 2022 Census of Agriculture
What does Norfolk County, Massachusetts grow?
Of the crops tracked here, Norfolk County's biggest by acreage is hay (756 acres). Its farms sold $12.8 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 11th of 14 counties in Massachusetts.
- Farm sales, 2022
- $12.8 million2641st of 3,050 US counties
- Farms
- 2139,435 acres of farmland
- Crops vs. livestock
- 88% cropsshare of farm sales
- Items reported
- 5135 published, 16 withheld
County map
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture.
What does Norfolk County grow the most of?
Crops ranked by acres harvested (bearing acres for orchards), 2022 Census of Agriculture.
How does Norfolk County rank?
Each item's rank among counties in Massachusetts 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 MA | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hogs | 921 hogs | 4 | 710* | 13% | head on farms |
| Sweet potatoes | 6 acres | 4 | 94* | 11% | acres harvested |
| Cauliflower | 8 acres | 5 | 47* | 9% | acres harvested |
| Celery | 2 acres | 3 | 34* | 7% | acres harvested |
| Blackberries | 2 acres | 3* | 340* | 7% | bearing acres |
| Broccoli | 15 acres | 5 | 51* | 7% | acres harvested |
| Tomatoes | 32 acres | 7 | 154* | 6% | acres harvested |
| Green peas | 5 acres | 7* | 139* | 6% | acres harvested |
| Carrots | 14 acres | 6 | 59* | 6% | acres harvested |
| Green beans | 18 acres | 7 | 168* | 5% | acres harvested |
| Garlic | 7 acres | 7 | 83* | 5% | acres harvested |
| Lettuce | 24 acres | 7 | 50* | 5% | acres harvested |
| Watermelon | 4 acres | 8 | 518* | 5% | acres harvested |
| Kale | 7 acres | 7 | 79* | 4% | acres harvested |
| Blueberries | 25 acres | 7* | 170* | 4% | bearing acres |
Show all 35 items
| Item | Amount | State rank | US rank | Share of MA | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell peppers | 11 acres | 9 | 171* | 4% | acres harvested |
| Raspberries | 4 acres | 8* | 153* | 4% | bearing acres |
| Collard greens | 2 acres | 6* | 151* | 3% | acres harvested |
| Pumpkins | 52 acres | 10 | 262* | 3% | acres harvested |
| Brussels sprouts | 1 acre | 6* | 97* | 3% | acres harvested |
| Asparagus | 7 acres | 7 | 77* | 3% | acres harvested |
| Onions | 4 acres | 8 | 181* | 3% | acres harvested |
| Cucumbers | 8 acres | 9 | 240* | 3% | acres harvested |
| Cabbage | 4 acres | 7 | 189* | 3% | acres harvested |
| Goats | 211 goats | 10 | 2,085* | 3% | head on farms |
| Sweet corn | 103 acres | 10 | 261* | 3% | acres harvested |
| Strawberries | 6 acres | 8* | 204* | 2% | bearing acres |
| Chickens | 3,228 broiler chickens | 7 | 677* | 2% | head sold |
| Eggs | 2,659 laying hens | 11 | 968* | 1% | head on farms |
| Sheep | 153 sheep | 11 | 2,201* | 1% | head on farms |
| Cattle | 398 cattle | 10 | 2,918* | 1% | head on farms |
| Hay | 953 tons | 10 | 2,887* | 1% | production |
| Squash | 21 acres | 10 | 212* | 1% | acres harvested |
| Honey | 4,611 pounds | 11 | 1,218* | under 1% | production |
| Spinach | 1 acre | 10 | 211* | under 1% | acres harvested |
Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: corn, potatoes, chile peppers, artichokes, cantaloupe, apples, grapes, sweet cherries, tart cherries, peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, turkeys, milk and maple syrup.
What livestock does Norfolk County raise?
| Animal | Head | State rank | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broiler chickens | 3,228 | 7 | head sold |
| Laying hens | 2,659 | 11 | head on farms |
| Hogs | 921 | 4 | head on farms |
| Cattle | 398 | 10 | head on farms |
| Goats | 211 | 10 | head on farms |
| Sheep | 153 | 11 | head on farms |
Other farm counties in Massachusetts
| County | Farm sales |
|---|---|
| Plymouth County | $90.2 million |
| Middlesex County | $87.9 million |
| Worcester County | $87.1 million |
| Franklin County | $76.4 million |
| Hampshire County | $58.8 million |
| Bristol County | $46.2 million |
| Barnstable County | $40.1 million |
| Essex County | $36.7 million |
| Berkshire County | $36 million |
| Hampden County | $26.6 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.