Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 2022 Census of Agriculture
What does Allegheny County, Pennsylvania grow?
Of the crops tracked here, Allegheny County's biggest by acreage is hay (5,473 acres). Its farms sold $11.3 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 58th of 67 counties in Pennsylvania.
- Farm sales, 2022
- $11.3 million2674th of 3,050 US counties
- Farms
- 37227,412 acres of farmland
- Crops vs. livestock
- 88% cropsshare of farm sales
- Items reported
- 5942 published, 15 withheld, 2 under half a unit
County map
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture.
What does Allegheny County grow the most of?
Crops ranked by acres harvested (bearing acres for orchards), 2022 Census of Agriculture.
How does Allegheny County rank?
Each item's rank among counties in Pennsylvania 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 PA | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spinach | 7 acres | 2* | 53* | 7% | acres harvested |
| Collard greens | 6 acres | 1* | 75* | 6% | acres harvested |
| Lettuce | 23 acres | 2* | 53* | 4% | acres harvested |
| Garlic | 5 acres | 7* | 128* | 3% | acres harvested |
| Cucumbers | 21 acres | 4* | 114* | 3% | acres harvested |
| Sweet corn | 242 acres | 5* | 163* | 3% | acres harvested |
| Bell peppers | 28 acres | 6* | 86* | 3% | acres harvested |
| Kale | 9 acres | 3* | 61* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Broccoli | 15 acres | 3* | 51* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Tomatoes | 47 acres | 5* | 111* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Honey | 33,209 pounds | 14* | 396* | 2% | production |
| Asparagus | 4 acres | 11* | 129* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Cabbage | 7 acres | 12* | 135* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Chile peppers | 6 acres | 12* | 142* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Cauliflower | 4 acres | 10* | 88* | 2% | acres harvested |
Show all 42 items
| Item | Amount | State rank | US rank | Share of PA | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrots | 2 acres | 11* | 225* | 1% | acres harvested |
| Squash | 13 acres | 15* | 293* | 1% | acres harvested |
| Cantaloupe | 6 acres | 17* | 249* | 1% | acres harvested |
| Goats | 518 goats | 36 | 1,228* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Raspberries | 2 acres | 17* | 223* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Watermelon | 5 acres | 15* | 479* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Onions | 2 acres | 19* | 304* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Sheep | 712 sheep | 44* | 1,185* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Plums | 1 acre | 7* | 170* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Blueberries | 5 acres | 27* | 409* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Sweet cherries | 2 acres | 12* | 122* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Pumpkins | 30 acres | 33* | 389* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Pears | 3 acres | 23* | 224* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Hay | 8,275 tons | 56 | 2,248* | under 1% | production |
| Peaches | 13 acres | 20* | 212* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Apples | 52 acres | 31* | 270* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Green beans | 13 acres | 16* | 214* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Oats | 4,490 bushels | 54* | 789* | under 1% | production |
| Cattle | 1,613 cattle | 60 | 2,734* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Potatoes | 6 acres | 37* | 436* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Grapes | 9 acres | 21* | 459* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Wheat | 3,530 bushels | 50* | 1,863* | under 1% | production |
| Corn | 29,555 bushels | 63 | 2,078* | under 1% | production |
| Hogs | 197 hogs | 49* | 1,273* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Eggs | 3,373 laying hens | 39* | 837* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Soybeans | 2,497 bushels | 58* | 1,848* | under 1% | production |
| Chickens | 330 broiler chickens | 44* | 1,212* | under 1% | head sold |
Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: barley, sweet potatoes, green peas, Brussels sprouts, honeydew, strawberries, blackberries, tart cherries, nectarines, figs, kiwifruit, walnuts, turkeys, milk and maple syrup.
Reported at less than half a unit (for example, under half an acre): celery and apricots.
What livestock does Allegheny County raise?
| Animal | Head | State rank | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laying hens | 3,373 | 39* | head on farms |
| Cattle | 1,613 | 60 | head on farms |
| Sheep | 712 | 44* | head on farms |
| Goats | 518 | 36 | head on farms |
| Broiler chickens | 330 | 44* | head sold |
| Hogs | 197 | 49* | head on farms |
Other farm counties in Pennsylvania
| County | Farm sales |
|---|---|
| Lancaster County | $1.9 billion |
| Chester County | $736 million |
| Berks County | $701 million |
| Lebanon County | $663 million |
| Franklin County | $655 million |
| York County | $389 million |
| Adams County | $324 million |
| Cumberland County | $300 million |
| Perry County | $275 million |
| Snyder County | $259 million |
| Schuylkill County | $236 million |
| Union County | $218 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.