Summit County, Ohio · 2022 Census of Agriculture
What does Summit County, Ohio grow?
Of the crops tracked here, Summit County's biggest by acreage are hay (2,195 acres), soybeans (1,427 acres) and corn (939 acres). Its farms sold $12.9 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 82nd of 88 counties in Ohio.
- Farm sales, 2022
- $12.9 million2635th of 3,050 US counties
- Farms
- 41315,108 acres of farmland
- Crops vs. livestock
- 75% cropsshare of farm sales
- Items reported
- 5032 published, 14 withheld, 4 under half a unit
County map
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture.
What does Summit County grow the most of?
Crops ranked by acres harvested (bearing acres for orchards), 2022 Census of Agriculture.
How does Summit County rank?
Each item's rank among counties in Ohio 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 OH | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet corn | 283 acres | 4* | 147* | 3% | acres harvested |
| Garlic | 3 acres | 6* | 222* | 3% | acres harvested |
| Spinach | 1 acre | 2* | 211* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Pears | 3 acres | 13* | 224* | 2% | bearing acres |
| Grapes | 32 acres | 8* | 272* | 2% | bearing acres |
| Apples | 40 acres | 24* | 304* | 1% | bearing acres |
| Blueberries | 4 acres | 12* | 457* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Kale | 2 acres | 6* | 197* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Bell peppers | 6 acres | 17* | 254* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Honey | 9,379 pounds | 41* | 832* | under 1% | production |
| Goats | 322 goats | 72 | 1,727* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Sheep | 667 sheep | 64 | 1,231* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Cucumbers | 4 acres | 20* | 403* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Oats | 1,522 bushels | 39* | 869* | under 1% | production |
| Chile peppers | 2 acres | 21* | 349* | under 1% | acres harvested |
Show all 32 items
| Item | Amount | State rank | US rank | Share of OH | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hay | 3,668 tons | 83 | 2,647* | under 1% | production |
| Maple syrup | 164 gallons | 32* | 305* | under 1% | production |
| Green beans | 3 acres | 27* | 519* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Potatoes | 3 acres | 21* | 612* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Tomatoes | 5 acres | 37* | 715* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Pumpkins | 4 acres | 68* | 864* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Carrots | 1 acre | 8* | 340* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Squash | 1 acre | 46* | 916* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Cattle | 782 cattle | 84 | 2,860* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Corn | 138,566 bushels | 82 | 1,834* | under 1% | production |
| Wheat | 8,304 bushels | 74* | 1,801* | under 1% | production |
| Soybeans | 51,406 bushels | 82 | 1,612* | under 1% | production |
| Eggs | 4,710 laying hens | 33* | 650* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Turkeys | 305 turkeys | 17* | 313* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Chickens | 7,852 broiler chickens | 18* | 575* | under 1% | head sold |
| Hogs | 133 hogs | 74* | 1,501* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Lettuce | 3 acres | 7* | 281* | acres harvested |
Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: popcorn, onions, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, collard greens, watermelon, cantaloupe, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, peaches, plums and milk.
Reported at less than half a unit (for example, under half an acre): sweet potatoes, broccoli, asparagus and sweet cherries.
What livestock does Summit County raise?
| Animal | Head | State rank | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broiler chickens | 7,852 | 18* | head sold |
| Laying hens | 4,710 | 33* | head on farms |
| Cattle | 782 | 84 | head on farms |
| Sheep | 667 | 64 | head on farms |
| Goats | 322 | 72 | head on farms |
| Turkeys | 305 | 17* | head on farms |
| Hogs | 133 | 74* | head on farms |
Other farm counties in Ohio
| County | Farm sales |
|---|---|
| Darke County | $1.2 billion |
| Mercer County | $1.1 billion |
| Wayne County | $554 million |
| Hardin County | $408 million |
| Putnam County | $392 million |
| Licking County | $389 million |
| Van Wert County | $373 million |
| Auglaize County | $320 million |
| Union County | $309 million |
| Shelby County | $303 million |
| Paulding County | $302 million |
| Crawford County | $300 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.