Potter County, Pennsylvania · 2022 Census of Agriculture
What does Potter County, Pennsylvania grow?
Livestock brings in most of the farm sales in Potter County, Pennsylvania (67% in 2022). At the end of 2022 its farms had 14,569 cattle and 4,166 milk cows. Of the crops tracked here, its biggest by acreage are hay (10,392 acres), corn (2,060 acres) and wheat (1,817 acres). Its farms sold $42.5 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 43rd of 67 counties in Pennsylvania.
- Farm sales, 2022
- $42.5 million2062nd of 3,050 US counties
- Farms
- 417103,315 acres of farmland
- Crops vs. livestock
- 33% cropsshare of farm sales
- Items reported
- 4127 published, 8 withheld, 6 under half a unit
County map
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture.
What does Potter County grow the most of?
Crops ranked by acres harvested (bearing acres for orchards), 2022 Census of Agriculture.
How does Potter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green beans | 886 acres | 3 | 43* | 14% | acres harvested |
| Potatoes | 838 acres | 2 | 73* | 12% | acres harvested |
| Maple syrup | 23,207 gallons | 3 | 35* | 11% | production |
| Oats | 84,368 bushels | 14 | 164* | 3% | production |
| Green peas | 1 acre | 10* | 286* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Cattle | 14,569 cattle | 33 | 1,524* | 1% | head on farms |
| Milk | 4,166 milk cows | 29 | 337* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Wheat | 124,877 bushels | 29 | 1,139* | under 1% | production |
| Sheep | 816 sheep | 41* | 1,095* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Blueberries | 5 acres | 27* | 409* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Hay | 14,812 tons | 50 | 1,787* | under 1% | production |
| Goats | 284 goats | 47 | 1,848* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Onions | 1 acre | 29* | 440* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Honey | 4,816 pounds | 45* | 1,196* | under 1% | production |
| Bell peppers | 2 acres | 38* | 523* | under 1% | acres harvested |
Show all 27 items
| Item | Amount | State rank | US rank | Share of PA | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lettuce | 1 acre | 35* | 543* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Corn | 257,164 bushels | 52 | 1,679* | under 1% | production |
| Cucumbers | 1 acre | 40* | 834* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Soybeans | 27,888 bushels | 55* | 1,702* | under 1% | production |
| Squash | 1 acre | 44* | 916* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Tomatoes | 1 acre | 50* | 1,363* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Pumpkins | 2 acres | 54* | 954* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Sweet corn | 1 acre | 54* | 1,180* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Hogs | 138 hogs | 54* | 1,486* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Eggs | 2,121 laying hens | 46* | 1,126* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Turkeys | 87 turkeys | 28* | 729* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Chickens | 2,450 broiler chickens | 30* | 712* | under 1% | head sold |
Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, apples, grapes, strawberries and pears.
Reported at less than half a unit (for example, under half an acre): chile peppers, cabbage, spinach, kale, garlic and raspberries.
What livestock does Potter County raise?
| Animal | Head | State rank | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cattle | 14,569 | 33 | head on farms |
| Milk cows | 4,166 | 29 | head on farms |
| Broiler chickens | 2,450 | 30* | head sold |
| Laying hens | 2,121 | 46* | head on farms |
| Sheep | 816 | 41* | head on farms |
| Goats | 284 | 47 | head on farms |
| Hogs | 138 | 54* | head on farms |
| Turkeys | 87 | 28* | 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.