California · 2022 Census of Agriculture and NASS annual estimates
What does California grow?
California's farms sold $59 billion of crops and livestock in 2022, No. 1 among the 50 states. It leads the nation in almonds, pomegranates, pistachios and kiwifruit, plus 32 more of the items tracked here.
- Farm sales, 2022
- $59 billionNo. 1 of 50 states
- Farms, 2022
- 63,13424,190,604 acres of farmland
- Crops sold, 2022
- $43 billion73% of farm sales
- No. 1 in the US
- 36 itemsof 82 tracked here
County map
Value of crops and livestock sold by county, 2022 Census of Agriculture
Under $14M$14M to $56M$56M to $210M$210M to $700M$700M to $2.1B$2.1B+
Withheld to protect individual farmsTap or hover a county to see its numbers.
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Hatched counties are withheld by NASS to protect individual farms.
What does California grow the most of?
Crops ranked by acres harvested (or bearing acres for orchards) in the 2022 Census of Agriculture.
Where does California rank nationally?
Every item where California is in the top 10 states. Ranks use NASS's latest annual estimate where it covers the main producing states, and the 2022 Census otherwise.
| Item | US rank | Share | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almonds | No. 1 | over 99% | 1.4 million acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Pomegranates | No. 1 | over 99% | 30,421 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Pistachios | No. 1 | 98% | 396,277 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Kiwifruit | No. 1 | 97% | 4,634 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Artichokes | No. 1 | 96% | 4,966 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Lemons | No. 1 | 94%† | 1 million tons | NASS, 2025-26 season |
| Avocados | No. 1 | 92% | 171,000 tons | NASS, 2025 |
| Plums | No. 1 | 92% | 45,562 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Figs | No. 1 | 90% | 6,632 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Tangerines | No. 1 | 90% | 71,330 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Grapes | No. 1 | 89%† | 4.7 million tons | NASS, 2025 |
| Nectarines | No. 1 | 88% | 16,327 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Olives | No. 1 | 84% | 41,828 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Brussels sprouts | No. 1 | 84% | 14,784 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Celery | No. 1 | 84% | 36,428 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Walnuts | No. 1 | ≥ 81% | ≥ 299,513 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Garlic | No. 1 | 80% | 27,671 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Cauliflower | No. 1 | 79% | 41,085 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Honeydew | No. 1 | 78% | 10,109 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Broccoli | No. 1 | 78% | 114,409 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Tomatoes | No. 1 | 77% | 248,819 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Apricots | No. 1 | 77% | 5,411 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Dates | No. 1 | 76% | 11,985 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Oranges | No. 1 | 76% | 2 million tons | NASS, 2025-26 season |
| Peaches | No. 1 | 75%† | 532,000 tons | NASS, 2025 |
| Lettuce | No. 1 | 75% | 274,198 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Spinach | No. 1 | 69% | 55,135 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Strawberries | No. 1 | 65% | 46,093 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Carrots | No. 1 | 61% | 61,008 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Raspberries | No. 1 | 56%† | 107 million pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Grapefruit | No. 1 | 56% | 176,000 tons | NASS, 2025-26 season |
| Cantaloupe | No. 1 | 48% | 27,766 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Kale | No. 1 | 48% | 8,641 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Bell peppers | No. 1 | 40%† | 425 million pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Cabbage | No. 1 | 26%† | 564 million pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Milk | No. 1 | 18% | 41 billion pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Onions | No. 2 | 24%† | 2 billion pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Rice | No. 2 | 21% | 4.4 billion pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Blackberries | No. 2 | 21% | 3,649 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Sweet potatoes | No. 2 | 18%† | 600 million pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Chile peppers | No. 2 | 14% | 3,257 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Sweet cherries | No. 2 | 14%† | 50,700 tons | NASS, 2025 |
| Pumpkins | No. 2 | 11%† | 162 million pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Asparagus | No. 2 | 11% | 2,172 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Sheep | No. 2 | 10% | 505,000 sheep | NASS, 2026 |
| Honey | No. 2* | 10% | 11 million pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Goats | No. 2 | 5% | 126,863 goats | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Macadamia nuts | No. 2 | under 1% | 89 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Pears | No. 3 | 20%† | 156,000 tons | NASS, 2025 |
| Watermelon | No. 3 | 13%† | 515 million pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Squash | No. 3 | 10% | 6,164 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Collard greens | No. 4 | 11% | 1,245 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Blueberries | No. 4 | 11%† | 82.8 million pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Cucumbers | No. 4 | 9%† | 128 million pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Cattle | No. 4 | 6% | 5 million cattle | NASS, 2026 |
| Sweet corn | No. 5 | 7%† | 402 million pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Apples | No. 5 | 2%† | 189 million pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Green beans | No. 7 | 4%† | 52.4 million pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Sunflowers | No. 8 | under 1% | 19.9 million pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Hay | No. 9 | 4% | 4.4 million tons | NASS, 2025 |
| Barley | No. 9 | 1% | 1.5 million bushels | NASS, 2026 |
| Turkeys | No. 10* | 2% | 4.3 million turkeys | NASS, 2025 |
* Rank among states with published figures; a withheld state could rank higher. † Share of the states NASS surveys for that item, not of every state. ≥ The state total is withheld; the figure is the sum of its published counties.
What livestock does California raise?
Animals on farms at the end of 2022 (broiler chickens: head sold during 2022), from the Census of Agriculture.
| Animal | Head | Share of US | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broiler chickens | 313,662,311 | 3% | head sold |
| Laying hens | 13,454,544 | 3% | head on farms |
| Cattle | 5,239,070 | 6% | head on farms |
| Turkeys | 2,186,868 | 2% | head on farms |
| Milk cows | 1,688,202 | 18% | head on farms |
| Sheep | 532,849 | 10% | head on farms |
| Goats | 126,863 | 5% | head on farms |
| Hogs | 82,010 | under 1% | head on farms |
Which California counties farm the most?
Counties ranked by the value of crops and livestock sold in 2022. Counties with enough published data have their own page.
| County | Farm sales | Top crop by acres | Farms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno County | $7 billion | Almonds | 4,427 |
| Tulare County | $6.4 billion | Oranges | 3,713 |
| Monterey County | $5.5 billion | Lettuce | 1,057 |
| Kern County | $5 billion | Almonds | 1,691 |
| Merced County | $4 billion | Almonds | 2,047 |
| Imperial County | $3 billion | Hay | 482 |
| San Joaquin County | $3 billion | Grapes | 3,439 |
| Stanislaus County | $2.9 billion | Almonds | 3,455 |
| Santa Barbara County | $2.6 billion | Broccoli | 1,359 |
| Kings County | $2.1 billion | Hay | 862 |
| Ventura County | $2.1 billion | Lemons | 1,812 |
| Madera County | $2 billion | Almonds | 1,255 |
| Riverside County | $1.3 billion | Hay | 2,424 |
| San Luis Obispo County | $1.2 billion | Grapes | 2,184 |
| San Diego County | $1.1 billion | Avocados | 4,031 |
| Sonoma County | $976 million | Grapes | 3,097 |
| Napa County | $717 million | Grapes | 1,772 |
| Santa Cruz County | $706 million | Lettuce | 614 |
| Yolo County | $659 million | Tomatoes | 795 |
| Sacramento County | $568 million | Grapes | 1,118 |
Show all 58 counties
| County | Farm sales | Top crop by acres | Farms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colusa County | $553 million | Almonds | 715 |
| Glenn County | $548 million | Almonds | 1,084 |
| Butte County | $514 million | Rice | 1,667 |
| Solano County | $465 million | Hay | 712 |
| San Bernardino County | $458 million | Hay | 809 |
| Sutter County | $446 million | Rice | 890 |
| San Benito County | $353 million | Lettuce | 539 |
| Santa Clara County | $312 million | Lettuce | 825 |
| Siskiyou County | $296 million | Hay | 655 |
| Yuba County | $254 million | Rice | 760 |
| Los Angeles County | $200 million | Hay | 766 |
| Tehama County | $196 million | Walnuts | 1,154 |
| Humboldt County | $179 million | Hay | 721 |
| Modoc County | $165 million | Hay | 426 |
| Mendocino County | $143 million | Grapes | 975 |
| Alameda County | $134 million | Grapes | 397 |
| Lassen County | $98.1 million | Hay | 419 |
| Contra Costa County | $93.4 million | Hay | 405 |
| San Mateo County | $87.9 million | Hay | 250 |
| Shasta County | $85.7 million | Hay | 1,120 |
| Lake County | $71 million | Grapes | 581 |
| Orange County | $70.7 million | Green beans | 158 |
| Marin County | $54 million | Hay | 255 |
| Placer County | $51.4 million | Hay | 1,093 |
| Del Norte County | $44.2 million | Hay | 54 |
| Tuolumne County | $36.7 million | Hay | 326 |
| Mono County | $35.1 million | Hay | 61 |
| Mariposa County | $33.9 million | Hay | 388 |
| El Dorado County | $32.2 million | Grapes | 1,204 |
| Calaveras County | $31.7 million | Grapes | 603 |
| Amador County | $25.3 million | Grapes | 445 |
| Inyo County | $23.6 million | Hay | 63 |
| Plumas County | $18.1 million | Hay | 161 |
| Nevada County | $12.9 million | Hay | 620 |
| Sierra County | $5.6 million | Hay | 49 |
| Trinity County | $3 million | Hay | 139 |
| San Francisco County | Withheld | Not published | 7 |
| Alpine County | Withheld | Not published | 4 |
California's signature crops
Items where California has the largest share of the national total.
About this data
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service: 2022 Census of Agriculture (farm sales, farms, acreage, livestock and all county figures) and NASS annual estimates (latest final year) for national rankings where they cover the main producing states. Figures NASS withholds to protect individual farms are marked withheld. Data processed 2026-11-06. Methodology.