Erie County, Pennsylvania · 2022 Census of Agriculture
What does Erie County, Pennsylvania grow?
Of the crops tracked here, Erie County's biggest by acreage are corn (17,205 acres), soybeans (16,160 acres) and hay (14,950 acres). Its farms sold $118 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 23rd of 67 counties in Pennsylvania.
Among US counties with published figures, it ranks near the top for grapes (20th of 730 counties).
- Farm sales, 2022
- $118 million1264th of 3,050 US counties
- Farms
- 1,052136,116 acres of farmland
- Crops vs. livestock
- 88% cropsshare of farm sales
- Items reported
- 5543 published, 12 withheld
County map
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture.
What does Erie County grow the most of?
Crops ranked by acres harvested (bearing acres for orchards), 2022 Census of Agriculture.
How does Erie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grapes | 12,012 acres | 1 | 20* | 84% | bearing acres |
| Potatoes | 1,489 acres | 1 | 58* | 22% | acres harvested |
| Blueberries | 128 acres | 1* | 57* | 17% | bearing acres |
| Strawberries | 31 acres | 4* | 60* | 5% | bearing acres |
| Oats | 86,375 bushels | 13 | 159* | 3% | production |
| Chile peppers | 10 acres | 6* | 90* | 3% | acres harvested |
| Sweet corn | 198 acres | 12* | 186* | 3% | acres harvested |
| Cabbage | 10 acres | 6* | 101* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Onions | 6 acres | 7* | 126* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Cauliflower | 6 acres | 5* | 59* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Squash | 25 acres | 7* | 193* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Soybeans | 605,758 bushels | 15 | 1,055* | 2% | production |
| Cantaloupe | 11 acres | 14* | 165* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Corn | 2.6 million bushels | 17 | 962* | 2% | production |
| Asparagus | 4 acres | 11* | 129* | 2% | acres harvested |
Show all 43 items
| Item | Amount | State rank | US rank | Share of PA | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple syrup | 3,589 gallons | 7* | 114* | 2% | production |
| Honey | 29,364 pounds | 16* | 424* | 2% | production |
| Green peas | 1 acre | 10* | 286* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Bell peppers | 14 acres | 14* | 143* | 1% | acres harvested |
| Garlic | 2 acres | 19* | 306* | 1% | acres harvested |
| Pumpkins | 77 acres | 19* | 196* | 1% | acres harvested |
| Hay | 28,320 tons | 32 | 1,161* | 1% | production |
| Cucumbers | 7 acres | 13* | 270* | 1% | acres harvested |
| Tomatoes | 27 acres | 9* | 176* | 1% | acres harvested |
| Peaches | 32 acres | 14* | 131* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Broccoli | 6 acres | 10* | 105* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Pears | 6 acres | 14* | 135* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Wheat | 107,342 bushels | 31 | 1,191* | under 1% | production |
| Carrots | 1 acre | 17* | 340* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Cattle | 8,883 cattle | 42 | 1,921* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Goats | 378 goats | 41 | 1,571* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Barley | 10,268 bushels | 28* | 347* | under 1% | production |
| Apples | 108 acres | 21* | 168* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Lettuce | 2 acres | 23* | 366* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Sheep | 380 sheep | 50* | 1,686* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Milk | 1,513 milk cows | 42 | 516* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Kale | 1 acre | 16* | 304* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Watermelon | 1 acre | 34* | 824* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Green beans | 6 acres | 25* | 343* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Hogs | 302 hogs | 44* | 1,071* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Eggs | 4,352 laying hens | 34* | 686* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Turkeys | 80 turkeys | 31* | 758* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Chickens | 395 broiler chickens | 42* | 1,171* | under 1% | head sold |
Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: sorghum, Brussels sprouts, spinach, honeydew, raspberries, blackberries, sweet cherries, tart cherries, nectarines, plums, pecans and hazelnuts.
What livestock does Erie County raise?
| Animal | Head | State rank | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cattle | 8,883 | 42 | head on farms |
| Laying hens | 4,352 | 34* | head on farms |
| Milk cows | 1,513 | 42 | head on farms |
| Broiler chickens | 395 | 42* | head sold |
| Sheep | 380 | 50* | head on farms |
| Goats | 378 | 41 | head on farms |
| Hogs | 302 | 44* | head on farms |
| Turkeys | 80 | 31* | 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.