Herkimer County, New York · 2022 Census of Agriculture
What does Herkimer County, New York grow?
Livestock brings in most of the farm sales in Herkimer County, New York (82% in 2022). At the end of 2022 its farms had 21,431 cattle and 11,832 milk cows. Of the crops tracked here, its biggest by acreage are hay (22,541 acres), corn (6,133 acres) and soybeans (2,529 acres). Its farms sold $93.1 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 33rd of 60 counties in New York.
- Farm sales, 2022
- $93.1 million1465th of 3,050 US counties
- Farms
- 514106,572 acres of farmland
- Crops vs. livestock
- 18% cropsshare of farm sales
- Items reported
- 5240 published, 11 withheld, 1 under half a unit
County map
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture.
What does Herkimer County grow the most of?
Crops ranked by acres harvested (bearing acres for orchards), 2022 Census of Agriculture.
How does Herkimer County rank?
Each item's rank among counties in New York 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 NY | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honey | 341,296 pounds | 1* | 89* | 12% | production |
| Sheep | 5,688 sheep | 2 | 132* | 8% | head on farms |
| Garlic | 23 acres | 5 | 26* | 5% | acres harvested |
| Raspberries | 13 acres | 9* | 47* | 3% | bearing acres |
| Hay | 57,600 tons | 7 | 494* | 3% | production |
| Goats | 653 goats | 18 | 989* | 2% | head on farms |
| Oats | 55,704 bushels | 17* | 252* | 2% | production |
| Milk | 11,832 milk cows | 21 | 174* | 2% | head on farms |
| Blueberries | 29 acres | 16* | 149* | 2% | bearing acres |
| Cantaloupe | 4 acres | 15* | 307* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Blackberries | 3 acres | 10* | 268* | 2% | bearing acres |
| Cattle | 21,431 cattle | 25 | 1,188* | 2% | head on farms |
| Asparagus | 5 acres | 10* | 106* | 1% | acres harvested |
| Hogs | 586 hogs | 11* | 821* | 1% | head on farms |
| Hops | 666 pounds | 11* | 67* | 1% | production |
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| Item | Amount | State rank | US rank | Share of NY | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | 948,498 bushels | 30 | 1,288* | 1% | production |
| Pumpkins | 45 acres | 25* | 297* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Cauliflower | 2 acres | 20* | 132* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Watermelon | 2 acres | 20* | 686* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Sweet corn | 150 acres | 19* | 217* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Soybeans | 109,096 bushels | 27 | 1,462* | under 1% | production |
| Broccoli | 3 acres | 19* | 179* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Wheat | 22,788 bushels | 27* | 1,654* | under 1% | production |
| Eggs | 16,854 laying hens | 9* | 399* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Cucumbers | 5 acres | 25* | 354* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Bell peppers | 2 acres | 37* | 523* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Kale | 1 acre | 27* | 304* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Lettuce | 2 acres | 30* | 366* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Tomatoes | 3 acres | 46* | 960* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Chickens | 2,810 broiler chickens | 19* | 697* | under 1% | head sold |
| Maple syrup | 1,193 gallons | 43* | 177* | under 1% | production |
| Cabbage | 4 acres | 21* | 189* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Carrots | 1 acre | 27* | 340* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Squash | 2 acres | 47* | 751* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Onions | 2 acres | 30* | 304* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Potatoes | 3 acres | 42* | 612* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Green peas | 1 acre | 21* | 286* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Green beans | 2 acres | 37* | 640* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Celery | 1 acre | 10* | 64* | acres harvested | |
| Turkeys | 34 turkeys | 42* | 1,210* | head on farms |
Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: sunflowers, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, spinach, collard greens, honeydew, apples, strawberries, peaches, pears and hazelnuts.
Reported at less than half a unit (for example, under half an acre): chile peppers.
What livestock does Herkimer County raise?
| Animal | Head | State rank | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cattle | 21,431 | 25 | head on farms |
| Laying hens | 16,854 | 9* | head on farms |
| Milk cows | 11,832 | 21 | head on farms |
| Sheep | 5,688 | 2 | head on farms |
| Broiler chickens | 2,810 | 19* | head sold |
| Goats | 653 | 18 | head on farms |
| Hogs | 586 | 11* | head on farms |
| Turkeys | 34 | 42* | head on farms |
Other farm counties in New York
| County | Farm sales |
|---|---|
| Cayuga County | $462 million |
| Wyoming County | $421 million |
| Wayne County | $381 million |
| Suffolk County | $364 million |
| Genesee County | $360 million |
| Clinton County | $326 million |
| Ontario County | $294 million |
| Livingston County | $288 million |
| Onondaga County | $271 million |
| St. Lawrence County | $270 million |
| Washington County | $263 million |
| Steuben County | $252 million |
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.