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Orleans County, Vermont · 2022 Census of Agriculture

What does Orleans County, Vermont grow?

Livestock brings in most of the farm sales in Orleans County, Vermont (76% in 2022). At the end of 2022 its farms had 29,246 cattle and 14,989 milk cows. Of the crops tracked here, its biggest by acreage is hay (14,193 acres). Its farms sold $117 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 3rd of 14 counties in Vermont.

Among US counties with published figures, it ranks near the top for maple syrup (4th of 462 counties).

Farm sales, 2022
$117 million1280th of 3,050 US counties
Farms
545121,559 acres of farmland
Crops vs. livestock
24% cropsshare of farm sales
Items reported
4428 published, 15 withheld, 1 under half a unit
Value of crops and livestock sold by county, 2022 Census of Agriculture
Under $530K$530K to $2.1M$2.1M to $7.9M$7.9M to $26M$26M to $79M$79M+
Orleans County
$117 million
11% of Vermont farm sales. No. 3 of 14 counties reporting.

Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture.

What does Orleans County grow the most of?

Crops ranked by acres harvested (bearing acres for orchards), 2022 Census of Agriculture.

  1. 1Hay3rd in Vermont14,193 acres
  2. 2Blueberries3rd in Vermont*30 acres
  3. 3Potatoes6th in Vermont17 acres
  4. 4Raspberries1st in Vermont*13 acres
  5. 5Oats2nd in Vermont9 acres
  6. 6Garlic5th in Vermont8 acres
  7. 7Tomatoes11th in Vermont4 acres
  8. 8Spinach2nd in Vermont4 acres
  9. 9Kale3rd in Vermont*4 acres
  10. 10Onions6th in Vermont*3 acres

How does Orleans 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.

Orleans County rankings, 2022 Census of Agriculture, top 15 by share of VT
ItemAmountState rankUS rankShare of VTMeasure
Chickens72,718 broiler chickens1*494*16%head sold
Raspberries13 acres1*47*15%bearing acres
Milk14,989 milk cows3145*14%head on farms
Oats585 bushels2900*14%production
Hay39,727 tons3816*14%production
Cattle29,246 cattle3917*14%head on farms
Spinach4 acres275*12%acres harvested
Maple syrup330,350 gallons34*10%production
Goats1,049 goats5552*10%head on farms
Celery1 acre2*64*10%acres harvested
Blueberries30 acres3*143*8%bearing acres
Cauliflower1 acre3*191*7%acres harvested
Garlic8 acres575*7%acres harvested
Kale4 acres3*123*6%acres harvested
Cantaloupe1 acre4*531*6%acres harvested
Show all 28 items
Orleans County rankings, items 16 to 28
ItemAmountState rankUS rankShare of VTMeasure
Sheep969 sheep8951*5%head on farms
Potatoes17 acres6207*5%acres harvested
Watermelon1 acre4*824*5%acres harvested
Onions3 acres6*228*5%acres harvested
Hogs245 hogs5*1,181*4%head on farms
Turkeys205 turkeys3*404*4%head on farms
Tomatoes4 acres11828*3%acres harvested
Green beans2 acres8*640*2%acres harvested
Eggs3,858 laying hens10762*2%head on farms
Cucumbers2 acres10615*2%acres harvested
Cabbage1 acre3*416*2%acres harvested
Bell peppers1 acre10*774*2%acres harvested
Squash3 acres12638*1%acres harvested

Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: corn, lettuce, carrots, broccoli, sweet corn, green peas, pumpkins, chile peppers, Brussels sprouts, apples, strawberries, blackberries, pears, hazelnuts and honey.

Reported at less than half a unit (for example, under half an acre): asparagus.

What livestock does Orleans County raise?

Orleans County livestock and poultry, 2022 Census of Agriculture
AnimalHeadState rankMeasure
Broiler chickens72,7181*head sold
Cattle29,2463head on farms
Milk cows14,9893head on farms
Laying hens3,85810head on farms
Goats1,0495head on farms
Sheep9698head on farms
Hogs2455*head on farms
Turkeys2053*head on farms

Other farm counties in Vermont

Top Vermont counties by farm sales, 2022
CountyFarm sales
Addison County$263 million
Franklin County$247 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

What does Vermont grow? State overview and county map →

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.