Addison County, Vermont · 2022 Census of Agriculture
What does Addison County, Vermont grow?
Livestock brings in most of the farm sales in Addison County, Vermont (82% in 2022). At the end of 2022 its farms had 62,820 cattle and 31,363 milk cows. Of the crops tracked here, its biggest by acreage are hay (32,982 acres), soybeans (3,660 acres) and corn (1,963 acres). Its farms sold $263 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 1st of 14 counties in Vermont.
Among US counties with published figures, it ranks near the top for maple syrup (5th of 462 counties).
- Farm sales, 2022
- $263 million599th of 3,050 US counties
- Farms
- 751177,719 acres of farmland
- Crops vs. livestock
- 18% cropsshare of farm sales
- Items reported
- 4939 published, 8 withheld, 2 under half a unit
County map
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture.
What does Addison County grow the most of?
Crops ranked by acres harvested (bearing acres for orchards), 2022 Census of Agriculture.
How does Addison County rank?
Each item's rank among counties in Vermont 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 VT | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soybeans | 113,474 bushels | 1 | 1,447* | 56% | production |
| Honey | 242,789 pounds | 1 | 115* | 43% | production |
| Wheat | 17,293 bushels | 1* | 1,716* | 37% | production |
| Milk | 31,363 milk cows | 1 | 55* | 30% | head on farms |
| Cattle | 62,820 cattle | 1 | 321* | 29% | head on farms |
| Hay | 74,263 tons | 1 | 297* | 26% | production |
| Sheep | 4,296 sheep | 1 | 177* | 24% | head on farms |
| Eggs | 37,489 laying hens | 2 | 350* | 23% | head on farms |
| Garlic | 24 acres | 1 | 24* | 21% | acres harvested |
| Hogs | 1,074 hogs | 2 | 691* | 19% | head on farms |
| Watermelon | 4 acres | 2 | 518* | 19% | acres harvested |
| Cantaloupe | 3 acres | 3 | 348* | 17% | acres harvested |
| Corn | 299,173 bushels | 2* | 1,640* | 14% | production |
| Grapes | 35 acres | 3 | 258* | 14% | bearing acres |
| Goats | 1,373 goats | 4 | 378* | 13% | head on farms |
Show all 39 items
| Item | Amount | State rank | US rank | Share of VT | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asparagus | 6 acres | 3* | 85* | 13% | acres harvested |
| Onions | 8 acres | 2* | 96* | 13% | acres harvested |
| Tomatoes | 15 acres | 4 | 315* | 12% | acres harvested |
| Celery | 1 acre | 2* | 64* | 10% | acres harvested |
| Maple syrup | 293,148 gallons | 4 | 5* | 9% | production |
| Carrots | 8 acres | 5* | 83* | 7% | acres harvested |
| Sweet potatoes | 3 acres | 2* | 138* | 7% | acres harvested |
| Squash | 19 acres | 7 | 232* | 7% | acres harvested |
| Kale | 4 acres | 3* | 123* | 6% | acres harvested |
| Green beans | 5 acres | 7 | 382* | 6% | acres harvested |
| Spinach | 2 acres | 5* | 130* | 6% | acres harvested |
| Sweet corn | 43 acres | 7 | 398* | 5% | acres harvested |
| Strawberries | 6 acres | 4* | 204* | 5% | bearing acres |
| Bell peppers | 3 acres | 6* | 402* | 5% | acres harvested |
| Pumpkins | 26 acres | 5* | 434* | 5% | acres harvested |
| Broccoli | 2 acres | 7* | 242* | 4% | acres harvested |
| Potatoes | 13 acres | 7* | 251* | 4% | acres harvested |
| Green peas | 2 acres | 7 | 210* | 4% | acres harvested |
| Raspberries | 3 acres | 5* | 184* | 4% | bearing acres |
| Cucumbers | 3 acres | 9 | 481* | 3% | acres harvested |
| Chile peppers | 1 acre | 9* | 544* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Cabbage | 1 acre | 3* | 416* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Blueberries | 3 acres | 12* | 490* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Lettuce | 16 acres | 4* | 75* | acres harvested |
Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: hops, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, collard greens, apples, plums, turkeys and chickens.
Reported at less than half a unit (for example, under half an acre): blackberries and pears.
What livestock does Addison County raise?
Other farm counties in Vermont
| County | Farm sales |
|---|---|
| Franklin County | $247 million |
| Orleans County | $117 million |
| Orange County | $67 million |
| Chittenden County | $56.7 million |
| Caledonia County | $53.2 million |
| Rutland County | $40.4 million |
| Washington County | $38.5 million |
| Windsor County | $33.3 million |
| Windham County | $29.1 million |
| Lamoille County | $28 million |
| Bennington County | $22.5 million |
| Grand Isle County | $22.1 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.