Grafton County, New Hampshire · 2022 Census of Agriculture
What does Grafton County, New Hampshire grow?
Livestock brings in most of the farm sales in Grafton County, New Hampshire (74% in 2022). At the end of 2022 its farms had 5,208 cattle and 1,962 milk cows. Of the crops tracked here, its biggest by acreage is hay (7,282 acres). Its farms sold $32.7 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 2nd of 10 counties in New Hampshire.
- Farm sales, 2022
- $32.7 million2210th of 3,050 US counties
- Farms
- 49686,325 acres of farmland
- Crops vs. livestock
- 26% cropsshare of farm sales
- Items reported
- 4632 published, 13 withheld, 1 under half a unit
County map
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture.
What does Grafton County grow the most of?
Crops ranked by acres harvested (bearing acres for orchards), 2022 Census of Agriculture.
How does Grafton County rank?
Each item's rank among counties in New Hampshire 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 NH | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk | 1,962 milk cows | 2 | 461* | 19% | head on farms |
| Hay | 14,130 tons | 1 | 1,830* | 19% | production |
| Cattle | 5,208 cattle | 1 | 2,279* | 18% | head on farms |
| Blackberries | 1 acre | 1* | 418* | 17% | bearing acres |
| Potatoes | 18 acres | 2 | 199* | 16% | acres harvested |
| Onions | 5 acres | 2 | 149* | 15% | acres harvested |
| Broccoli | 4 acres | 2 | 143* | 14% | acres harvested |
| Cauliflower | 4 acres | 2 | 88* | 14% | acres harvested |
| Asparagus | 5 acres | 2* | 106* | 14% | acres harvested |
| Goats | 427 goats | 3 | 1,447* | 14% | head on farms |
| Pears | 3 acres | 3* | 224* | 14% | bearing acres |
| Carrots | 5 acres | 4 | 121* | 11% | acres harvested |
| Lettuce | 8 acres | 5 | 131* | 11% | acres harvested |
| Apples | 118 acres | 4* | 161* | 10% | bearing acres |
| Garlic | 3 acres | 3 | 222* | 9% | acres harvested |
Show all 32 items
| Item | Amount | State rank | US rank | Share of NH | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spinach | 2 acres | 3 | 130* | 9% | acres harvested |
| Maple syrup | 14,416 gallons | 4 | 56* | 9% | production |
| Sheep | 763 sheep | 7 | 1,131* | 9% | head on farms |
| Squash | 20 acres | 4 | 220* | 8% | acres harvested |
| Cantaloupe | 2 acres | 4* | 418* | 7% | acres harvested |
| Sweet corn | 87 acres | 5 | 288* | 7% | acres harvested |
| Kale | 2 acres | 4 | 197* | 7% | acres harvested |
| Turkeys | 253 turkeys | 5 | 351* | 6% | head on farms |
| Cabbage | 1 acre | 7 | 416* | 5% | acres harvested |
| Cucumbers | 5 acres | 6 | 354* | 5% | acres harvested |
| Honey | 6,390 pounds | 7* | 1,046* | 4% | production |
| Chile peppers | 2 acres | 6 | 349* | 4% | acres harvested |
| Pumpkins | 12 acres | 8 | 619* | 3% | acres harvested |
| Bell peppers | 2 acres | 7* | 523* | 3% | acres harvested |
| Green peas | 1 acre | 3* | 286* | 3% | acres harvested |
| Tomatoes | 3 acres | 9 | 960* | 3% | acres harvested |
| Hogs | 669 hogs | 1* | 787* | head on farms |
Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: soybeans, celery, green beans, artichokes, watermelon, honeydew, grapes, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, tart cherries, chickens and eggs.
Reported at less than half a unit (for example, under half an acre): Brussels sprouts.
What livestock does Grafton County raise?
Other farm counties in New Hampshire
| County | Farm sales |
|---|---|
| Merrimack County | $66.2 million |
| Hillsborough County | $29.6 million |
| Sullivan County | $23 million |
| Coos County | $22.4 million |
| Cheshire County | $22.4 million |
| Rockingham County | $22.2 million |
| Strafford County | $15.7 million |
| Belknap County | $8.7 million |
| Carroll County | $6.4 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.