Monroe County, Pennsylvania · 2022 Census of Agriculture
What does Monroe County, Pennsylvania grow?
Of the crops tracked here, Monroe County's biggest by acreage are hay (2,671 acres), corn (1,734 acres) and soybeans (1,142 acres). Its farms sold $12.8 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 57th of 67 counties in Pennsylvania.
- Farm sales, 2022
- $12.8 million2639th of 3,050 US counties
- Farms
- 24523,193 acres of farmland
- Crops vs. livestock
- 62% cropsshare of farm sales
- Items reported
- 5034 published, 14 withheld, 2 under half a unit
County map
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture.
What does Monroe County grow the most of?
Crops ranked by acres harvested (bearing acres for orchards), 2022 Census of Agriculture.
How does Monroe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries | 23 acres | 8* | 186* | 3% | bearing acres |
| Sweet corn | 195 acres | 13* | 188* | 3% | acres harvested |
| Garlic | 3 acres | 12* | 222* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Tart cherries | 4 acres | 2* | 36* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Raspberries | 2 acres | 17* | 223* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Pumpkins | 45 acres | 27* | 297* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Cabbage | 3 acres | 21* | 229* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Cucumbers | 4 acres | 22* | 403* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Squash | 7 acres | 27* | 424* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Peaches | 22 acres | 18* | 170* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Honey | 9,788 pounds | 36* | 806* | under 1% | production |
| Chile peppers | 2 acres | 22* | 349* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Pears | 4 acres | 20* | 183* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Bell peppers | 5 acres | 29* | 283* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Goats | 234 goats | 50 | 2,000* | under 1% | head on farms |
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| Item | Amount | State rank | US rank | Share of PA | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | 10 acres | 29* | 448* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Grapes | 55 acres | 13* | 192* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Broccoli | 3 acres | 17* | 179* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Apples | 78 acres | 27* | 211* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Oats | 8,389 bushels | 48* | 700* | under 1% | production |
| Potatoes | 16 acres | 26* | 214* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Maple syrup | 430 gallons | 20* | 255* | under 1% | production |
| Lettuce | 1 acre | 35* | 543* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Cantaloupe | 1 acre | 29* | 531* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Hay | 3,648 tons | 63 | 2,648* | under 1% | production |
| Soybeans | 45,228 bushels | 49 | 1,627* | under 1% | production |
| Corn | 141,329 bushels | 55 | 1,825* | under 1% | production |
| Wheat | 6,531 bushels | 49* | 1,822* | under 1% | production |
| Cattle | 461 cattle | 63 | 2,909* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Sheep | 26 sheep | 61* | 2,582* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Hogs | 155 hogs | 52* | 1,419* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Eggs | 2,220 laying hens | 45* | 1,090* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Milk | 34 milk cows | 58* | 1,080* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Chickens | 4,000 broiler chickens | 28* | 650* | under 1% | head sold |
Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: barley, onions, carrots, cauliflower, green beans, green peas, Brussels sprouts, asparagus, watermelon, strawberries, blackberries, sweet cherries, plums and turkeys.
Reported at less than half a unit (for example, under half an acre): spinach and kale.
What livestock does Monroe County raise?
| Animal | Head | State rank | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broiler chickens | 4,000 | 28* | head sold |
| Laying hens | 2,220 | 45* | head on farms |
| Cattle | 461 | 63 | head on farms |
| Goats | 234 | 50 | head on farms |
| Hogs | 155 | 52* | head on farms |
| Milk cows | 34 | 58* | head on farms |
| Sheep | 26 | 61* | 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.