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Stevens County, Washington · 2022 Census of Agriculture

What does Stevens County, Washington grow?

Of the crops tracked here, Stevens County's biggest by acreage are hay (32,034 acres), wheat (6,006 acres) and barley (3,192 acres). Its farms sold $33.1 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 28th of 39 counties in Washington.

Farm sales, 2022
$33.1 million2202nd of 3,050 US counties
Farms
944465,282 acres of farmland
Crops vs. livestock
Withheldshare of farm sales
Items reported
5332 published, 18 withheld, 3 under half a unit
Value of crops and livestock sold by county, 2022 Census of Agriculture
Under $5.2M$5.2M to $21M$21M to $78M$78M to $260M$260M to $780M$780M+
Stevens County
$33.1 million
under 1% of Washington farm sales. No. 28 of 39 counties reporting.

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

What does Stevens County grow the most of?

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

  1. 1Hay12th in Washington32,034 acres
  2. 2Wheat16th in Washington6,006 acres
  3. 3Barley8th in Washington3,192 acres
  4. 4Oats3rd in Washington*459 acres
  5. 5Canola11th in Washington*203 acres
  6. 6Potatoes9th in Washington*28 acres
  7. 7Grapes13th in Washington*20 acres
  8. 8Blueberries15th in Washington*12 acres
  9. 9Peaches5th in Washington*11 acres
  10. 10Apples24th in Washington*10 acres

How does Stevens County rank?

Each item's rank among counties in Washington 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.

Stevens County rankings, 2022 Census of Agriculture, top 15 by share of WA
ItemAmountState rankUS rankShare of WAMeasure
Oats20,349 bushels3*490*11%production
Sheep1,738 sheep8514*4%head on farms
Barley148,642 bushels8159*3%production
Goats816 goats13761*3%head on farms
Hogs471 hogs4*908*3%head on farms
Hay62,639 tons12412*2%production
Tomatoes7 acres8562*2%acres harvested
Cattle14,807 cattle18*1,511*1%head on farms
Chile peppers1 acre14*544*1%acres harvested
Turkeys52 turkeys22*984*under 1%head on farms
Peaches11 acres5*231*under 1%bearing acres
Apricots7 acres4*30*under 1%bearing acres
Watermelon6 acres4*440*under 1%acres harvested
Cucumbers2 acres13*615*under 1%acres harvested
Squash5 acres13*508*under 1%acres harvested
Show all 32 items
Stevens County rankings, items 16 to 32
ItemAmountState rankUS rankShare of WAMeasure
Lettuce2 acres15*366*under 1%acres harvested
Garlic3 acres13*222*under 1%acres harvested
Wheat323,126 bushels16752*under 1%production
Milk355 milk cows16*762*under 1%head on farms
Tart cherries2 acres6*52*under 1%bearing acres
Canola201,500 pounds11*117*under 1%production
Eggs5,057 laying hens10*625*under 1%head on farms
Blueberries12 acres15*267*under 1%bearing acres
Asparagus1 acre7*275*under 1%acres harvested
Green beans1 acre15*844*under 1%acres harvested
Carrots4 acres11*140*under 1%acres harvested
Grapes20 acres13*341*under 1%bearing acres
Onions4 acres11181*under 1%acres harvested
Potatoes28 acres9*161*under 1%acres harvested
Sweet corn5 acres19*897*under 1%acres harvested
Apples10 acres24*537*under 1%bearing acres
Chickens830 broiler chickens10*974*under 1%head sold

Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: broccoli, cauliflower, celery, green peas, bell peppers, spinach, kale, collard greens, cantaloupe, strawberries, blackberries, sweet cherries, nectarines, plums, walnuts, hazelnuts, honey and maple syrup.

Reported at less than half a unit (for example, under half an acre): pumpkins, cabbage and pears.

What livestock does Stevens County raise?

Stevens County livestock and poultry, 2022 Census of Agriculture
AnimalHeadState rankMeasure
Cattle14,80718*head on farms
Laying hens5,05710*head on farms
Sheep1,7388head on farms
Broiler chickens83010*head sold
Goats81613head on farms
Hogs4714*head on farms
Milk cows35516*head on farms
Turkeys5222*head on farms

Other farm counties in Washington

Top Washington counties by farm sales, 2022
CountyFarm sales
Grant County$2.6 billion
Yakima County$2.3 billion
Benton County$1.2 billion
Franklin County$1 billion
Walla Walla County$779 million
Adams County$562 million
Whatcom County$510 million
Whitman County$465 million
Skagit County$367 million
Okanogan County$364 million
Snohomish County$281 million
Chelan County$270 million

What does Washington 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.