Linn County, Oregon · 2022 Census of Agriculture
What does Linn County, Oregon grow?
Of the crops tracked here, Linn County's biggest by acreage are hay (20,695 acres), wheat (6,971 acres) and blueberries (2,177 acres). Its farms sold $342 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 7th of 36 counties in Oregon.
Among US counties with published figures, it ranks near the top for blueberries (10th of 667 counties).
- Farm sales, 2022
- $342 million406th of 3,050 US counties
- Farms
- 2,138336,063 acres of farmland
- Crops vs. livestock
- 76% cropsshare of farm sales
- Items reported
- 6441 published, 21 withheld, 2 under half a unit
County map
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture.
What does Linn County grow the most of?
Crops ranked by acres harvested (bearing acres for orchards), 2022 Census of Agriculture.
How does Linn County rank?
Each item's rank among counties in Oregon 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 OR | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chickens | 6.5 million broiler chickens | 1 | 299* | 35% | head sold |
| Sheep | 37,064 sheep | 1 | 16* | 24% | head on farms |
| Squash | 509 acres | 2* | 26* | 14% | acres harvested |
| Peaches | 66 acres | 3 | 79* | 12% | bearing acres |
| Chile peppers | 6 acres | 3 | 142* | 8% | acres harvested |
| Green beans | 686 acres | 2* | 52* | 8% | acres harvested |
| Bell peppers | 12 acres | 2 | 154* | 8% | acres harvested |
| Tomatoes | 22 acres | 6 | 217* | 8% | acres harvested |
| Peppermint | 92,650 pounds | 2* | 5* | 8% | production |
| Goats | 2,694 goats | 4 | 123* | 6% | head on farms |
| Sweet corn | 1,295 acres | 4 | 62* | 6% | acres harvested |
| Honey | 215,697 pounds | 5* | 130* | 5% | production |
| Hogs | 433 hogs | 8 | 937* | 4% | head on farms |
| Cucumbers | 20 acres | 4* | 117* | 4% | acres harvested |
| Figs | 1 acre | 6* | 78* | 4% | bearing acres |
Show all 41 items
| Item | Amount | State rank | US rank | Share of OR | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spearmint | 8,370 pounds | 2* | 7* | 4% | production |
| Cauliflower | 44 acres | 2* | 18* | 4% | acres harvested |
| Turkeys | 196 turkeys | 10 | 417* | 3% | head on farms |
| Cabbage | 29 acres | 4* | 62* | 3% | acres harvested |
| Oats | 22,591 bushels | 9* | 450* | 3% | production |
| Milk | 3,232 milk cows | 7* | 372* | 3% | head on farms |
| Apples | 101 acres | 8* | 178* | 2% | bearing acres |
| Cattle | 23,930 cattle | 16 | 1,095* | 2% | head on farms |
| Lettuce | 9 acres | 7* | 117* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Hay | 42,239 tons | 17 | 757* | 2% | production |
| Plums | 12 acres | 6* | 42* | 2% | bearing acres |
| Kale | 3 acres | 10 | 155* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Cantaloupe | 4 acres | 7* | 307* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Asparagus | 3 acres | 4* | 163* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Wheat | 745,065 bushels | 13 | 446* | 2% | production |
| Collard greens | 1 acre | 4* | 211* | 1% | acres harvested |
| Watermelon | 10 acres | 4* | 341* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Barley | 7,908 bushels | 14* | 370* | under 1% | production |
| Eggs | 12,879 laying hens | 3* | 410* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Pears | 49 acres | 4* | 23* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Spinach | 1 acre | 10* | 211* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Garlic | 4 acres | 12* | 169* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Carrots | 4 acres | 12* | 140* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Onions | 11 acres | 6* | 75* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Potatoes | 15 acres | 9* | 225* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Blueberries | 2,177 acres | 2* | 10* | bearing acres |
Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: corn, dry beans, chickpeas, canola, popcorn, sweet potatoes, broccoli, green peas, pumpkins, honeydew, grapes, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, sweet cherries, tart cherries, nectarines, apricots, kiwifruit, walnuts and hazelnuts.
Reported at less than half a unit (for example, under half an acre): celery and Brussels sprouts.
What livestock does Linn County raise?
| Animal | Head | State rank | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broiler chickens | 6,532,653 | 1 | head sold |
| Sheep | 37,064 | 1 | head on farms |
| Cattle | 23,930 | 16 | head on farms |
| Laying hens | 12,879 | 3* | head on farms |
| Milk cows | 3,232 | 7* | head on farms |
| Goats | 2,694 | 4 | head on farms |
| Hogs | 433 | 8 | head on farms |
| Turkeys | 196 | 10 | head on farms |
Other farm counties in Oregon
| County | Farm sales |
|---|---|
| Marion County | $875 million |
| Morrow County | $866 million |
| Umatilla County | $526 million |
| Malheur County | $511 million |
| Clackamas County | $510 million |
| Yamhill County | $418 million |
| Washington County | $326 million |
| Polk County | $250 million |
| Lake County | $176 million |
| Klamath County | $170 million |
| Tillamook County | $161 million |
| Wasco County | $138 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.