Madison County, New York · 2022 Census of Agriculture
What does Madison County, New York grow?
Livestock brings in most of the farm sales in Madison County, New York (58% in 2022). At the end of 2022 its farms had 35,174 cattle and 15,132 milk cows. Of the crops tracked here, its biggest by acreage are hay (32,632 acres), corn (17,514 acres) and soybeans (4,713 acres). Its farms sold $191 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 17th of 60 counties in New York.
- Farm sales, 2022
- $191 million865th of 3,050 US counties
- Farms
- 657170,530 acres of farmland
- Crops vs. livestock
- 42% cropsshare of farm sales
- Items reported
- 5341 published, 9 withheld, 3 under half a unit
County map
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture.
What does Madison County grow the most of?
Crops ranked by acres harvested (bearing acres for orchards), 2022 Census of Agriculture.
How does Madison 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barley | 49,769 bushels | 2* | 223* | 13% | production |
| Hops | 4,000 pounds | 2* | 31* | 7% | production |
| Green beans | 1,512 acres | 5* | 24* | 6% | acres harvested |
| Raspberries | 14 acres | 8* | 44* | 3% | bearing acres |
| Hay | 56,886 tons | 8 | 505* | 3% | production |
| Oats | 76,875 bushels | 11* | 184* | 3% | production |
| Corn | 2.4 million bushels | 15 | 987* | 3% | production |
| Cattle | 35,174 cattle | 16 | 762* | 3% | head on farms |
| Milk | 15,132 milk cows | 17 | 142* | 2% | head on farms |
| Chile peppers | 6 acres | 16 | 142* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Squash | 72 acres | 13* | 106* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Honey | 40,833 pounds | 23* | 348* | 1% | production |
| Wheat | 105,083 bushels | 18* | 1,201* | 1% | production |
| Sheep | 995 sheep | 28 | 929* | 1% | head on farms |
| Soybeans | 210,890 bushels | 16 | 1,312* | 1% | production |
Show all 41 items
| Item | Amount | State rank | US rank | Share of NY | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garlic | 6 acres | 23* | 105* | 1% | acres harvested |
| Goats | 286 goats | 37 | 1,841* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Bell peppers | 8 acres | 20 | 212* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Pumpkins | 44 acres | 26* | 304* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Asparagus | 3 acres | 19* | 163* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Watermelon | 2 acres | 20* | 686* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Maple syrup | 5,028 gallons | 31* | 94* | under 1% | production |
| Lettuce | 6 acres | 16* | 169* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Hogs | 209 hogs | 28* | 1,243* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Sweet corn | 97 acres | 25* | 269* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Brussels sprouts | 1 acre | 13* | 97* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Kale | 2 acres | 14* | 197* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Cauliflower | 1 acre | 24* | 191* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Tomatoes | 6 acres | 41* | 635* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Spinach | 1 acre | 13* | 211* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Green peas | 21 acres | 5* | 84* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Chickens | 3,877 broiler chickens | 16* | 652* | under 1% | head sold |
| Broccoli | 2 acres | 24* | 242* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Cucumbers | 3 acres | 35* | 481* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Carrots | 3 acres | 14* | 164* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Apples | 64 acres | 28* | 246* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Grapes | 36 acres | 22* | 250* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Potatoes | 13 acres | 28* | 251* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Cabbage | 3 acres | 23* | 229* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Eggs | 2,687 laying hens | 31* | 958* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Turkeys | 248 turkeys | 18* | 356* | head on farms |
Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: sunflowers, sweet potatoes, onions, artichokes, honeydew, strawberries, blueberries, tart cherries and pears.
Reported at less than half a unit (for example, under half an acre): celery, collard greens and cantaloupe.
What livestock does Madison County raise?
| Animal | Head | State rank | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cattle | 35,174 | 16 | head on farms |
| Milk cows | 15,132 | 17 | head on farms |
| Broiler chickens | 3,877 | 16* | head sold |
| Laying hens | 2,687 | 31* | head on farms |
| Sheep | 995 | 28 | head on farms |
| Goats | 286 | 37 | head on farms |
| Turkeys | 248 | 18* | head on farms |
| Hogs | 209 | 28* | 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.