Caledonia County, Vermont · 2022 Census of Agriculture
What does Caledonia County, Vermont grow?
Livestock brings in most of the farm sales in Caledonia County, Vermont (75% in 2022). At the end of 2022 its farms had 63,179 laying hens and 12,575 cattle. Of the crops tracked here, its biggest by acreage is hay (10,618 acres). Its farms sold $53.2 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 6th of 14 counties in Vermont.
Among US counties with published figures, it ranks near the top for maple syrup (11th of 462 counties).
- Farm sales, 2022
- $53.2 million1911th of 3,050 US counties
- Farms
- 48785,015 acres of farmland
- Crops vs. livestock
- 25% cropsshare of farm sales
- Items reported
- 4737 published, 9 withheld, 1 under half a unit
County map
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture.
What does Caledonia County grow the most of?
Crops ranked by acres harvested (bearing acres for orchards), 2022 Census of Agriculture.
How does Caledonia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barley | 10,500 bushels | 1 | 343* | 100% | production |
| Eggs | 63,179 laying hens | 1 | 303* | 39% | head on farms |
| Brussels sprouts | 5 acres | 1 | 30* | 25% | acres harvested |
| Hogs | 1,158 hogs | 1 | 677* | 21% | head on farms |
| Goats | 1,773 goats | 1 | 242* | 17% | head on farms |
| Spinach | 4 acres | 2 | 75* | 12% | acres harvested |
| Strawberries | 10 acres | 3* | 149* | 9% | bearing acres |
| Sheep | 1,528 sheep | 5 | 585* | 9% | head on farms |
| Cauliflower | 1 acre | 3* | 191* | 7% | acres harvested |
| Carrots | 7 acres | 6* | 92* | 6% | acres harvested |
| Broccoli | 3 acres | 4* | 179* | 6% | acres harvested |
| Cucumbers | 6 acres | 8 | 304* | 6% | acres harvested |
| Cattle | 12,575 cattle | 5 | 1,655* | 6% | head on farms |
| Cantaloupe | 1 acre | 4* | 531* | 6% | acres harvested |
| Hay | 15,610 tons | 9 | 1,737* | 5% | production |
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| Item | Amount | State rank | US rank | Share of VT | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | 6 acres | 7 | 635* | 5% | acres harvested |
| Blueberries | 18 acres | 8* | 209* | 5% | bearing acres |
| Kale | 3 acres | 6* | 155* | 5% | acres harvested |
| Watermelon | 1 acre | 4* | 824* | 5% | acres harvested |
| Milk | 4,841 milk cows | 5 | 311* | 5% | head on farms |
| Sweet corn | 32 acres | 8 | 448* | 4% | acres harvested |
| Maple syrup | 110,264 gallons | 9 | 11* | 3% | production |
| Garlic | 4 acres | 8 | 169* | 3% | acres harvested |
| Onions | 2 acres | 10* | 304* | 3% | acres harvested |
| Bell peppers | 2 acres | 8* | 523* | 3% | acres harvested |
| Green beans | 2 acres | 8* | 640* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Raspberries | 2 acres | 6* | 223* | 2% | bearing acres |
| Asparagus | 1 acre | 7* | 275* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Potatoes | 7 acres | 10* | 394* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Green peas | 1 acre | 9* | 286* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Squash | 5 acres | 10 | 508* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Cabbage | 1 acre | 3* | 416* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Turkeys | 81 turkeys | 7* | 754* | 2% | head on farms |
| Pumpkins | 8 acres | 8* | 716* | 1% | acres harvested |
| Honey | 3,025 pounds | 8* | 1,444* | under 1% | production |
| Chickens | 1,655 broiler chickens | 10* | 782* | under 1% | head sold |
| Lettuce | 6 acres | 8* | 169* | acres harvested |
Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: corn, wheat, hops, celery, chile peppers, collard greens, apples, blackberries and tart cherries.
Reported at less than half a unit (for example, under half an acre): sweet potatoes.
What livestock does Caledonia County raise?
| Animal | Head | State rank | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laying hens | 63,179 | 1 | head on farms |
| Cattle | 12,575 | 5 | head on farms |
| Milk cows | 4,841 | 5 | head on farms |
| Goats | 1,773 | 1 | head on farms |
| Broiler chickens | 1,655 | 10* | head sold |
| Sheep | 1,528 | 5 | head on farms |
| Hogs | 1,158 | 1 | head on farms |
| Turkeys | 81 | 7* | head on farms |
Other farm counties in Vermont
| County | Farm sales |
|---|---|
| Addison County | $263 million |
| Franklin County | $247 million |
| Orleans County | $117 million |
| Orange County | $67 million |
| Chittenden County | $56.7 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.